GEN. MANAGER,UTTARANCHAL JAL SANSTHAN vs LAXMI DEVI .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether dependents of deceased daily wage workers are entitled to appointment on compassionate grounds under the U.P. Recruitment of Dependants of Government Servant Dying in Harness Rules, 1974. The Court held that since the deceased were not permanent or temporary employees, their dependents are not eligible for such appointments, affirming the rejection of their claims. The judgment clarified the interpretation of 'government servant' under the Rules, emphasizing that only regular employees qualify for compassionate appointments.