STATE OF MAHARASHTRA vs R S BHONDE

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's decision that the respondents, who were daily-wagers at the Punjabrao Krishi Vidyapeeth, should be treated as permanent employees from 7.11.1983 without the need for State Government approval. The Court interpreted Section 50(B) of the Punjabrao Krishi Vidyapeeth Act, 1968, and noted its repeal by the Maharashtra Agricultural Universities (Krishi Vidyapeeth) Act, 1983, which eliminated the requirement for such approval. The Court affirmed the High Court's ruling that the employees were entitled to all benefits as permanent employees from the specified date.