Cheif Secy., Govt. Of Bihar & Ors vs Madheshwar Dhari Singh (D) Thr. Lrs

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of the age of superannuation for government servants provisionally allocated to Jharkhand and later to Bihar under the Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000. The Court held that those who attained the age of 58 years between specific dates should be allowed to continue in service until the age of 60, as per the guidelines issued by the Central Government. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision to allow the respondents to continue in service and receive salary for the intervening period, thereby upholding the principles of fair treatment and continuity of service.