Vithal V Gaitonde vs Union Of India & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the tribunal's decision that the appellant, appointed as a temporary Operator in Goa post-liberation, is governed by Central Government Rules rather than the Portuguese Statute of the Overseas Functionaries. The Court found that the appellant's claim for retirement at age 60 under clause 430 was unfounded, as he was not an absorbed employee and had not raised objections regarding his appointment's terms. Consequently, the Court dismissed the appeal, affirming the tribunal's ruling on the age of superannuation as 58 years under Indian regulations.