HARIJAN PANIBEN DUDABHAI vs STATE OF GUJARAT .

The Supreme Court upheld the provisions of the Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1961, particularly Section 203, which regulates the Panchayat Service and establishes distinct conditions of service for employees. The Court clarified that the classification of Panchayat Service and the conditions of service must adhere to the rules framed under the Act. The appeals were dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision regarding the allocation of municipal staff to the Panchayat Service.