Project Officer,Irdp, & Ors vs P.D.Chacko

The Supreme Court ruled that the respondent, who served as a full-time menial in an aided school as of 07.04.1970, is entitled to the benefits of Rule 60(b) Part-I of the Kerala Service Rules (KSR), allowing him to continue in service until the age of 60. The Court upheld the Kerala High Court's decision, which recognized that the respondent's prior service in the aided school should be counted towards his eligibility for continued service. The Court clarified that the provisions of KSR, established under Article 309 of the Constitution of India, support the respondent's claim for continuity in service.