Union Territory Of Chandigarh And Ors vs Rajesh Kumar Basandhi And Anr

The Supreme Court interpreted the phrase 'for the time being' in the Union Territory of Chandigarh Employees (Conditions of Service) Rules, 1992, framed under Article 309 of the Constitution. The Court held that the maximum age limit for the post of Assistant District Attorney/Law Officer is 35 years, contrary to the appellant's claim of 30 years. Consequently, the Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's order directing the consideration of the respondent's application for appointment despite being over the initially stated age limit.