DISTRICT REHABILITATION OFFICER vs JAY KISHORE MAITY .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of employment conditions for workers in a rehabilitation scheme for disabled individuals, initiated by the Union of India under the Scheme dated 3.1.1983. The Court held that the terms and conditions of service for employees, including salary scales, were governed by the rules applicable to State Government employees, affirming the applicability of these rules despite the initial financial assistance from the Central Government. The Court emphasized the importance of continuity in the project and the need for the State Governments to utilize the established infrastructure for ongoing support and training of manpower for future projects.