STATE OF HARYANA vs HARYANA VETERNATY & A.H.T.S. ASSON. &ANR

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether service rendered by an ad hoc appointee can be counted towards the 12 years of regular service required for higher pay scales under the Government of Haryana's Circular dated 2.6.1989. The Court held that only regular service, as per the Recruitment Rules, qualifies for such benefits, thus ruling that the period of ad hoc service cannot be included. The decision followed the precedent set in Rakesh Kumar's case, affirming the interpretation that benefits under the circular are contingent upon completion of regular service.