SECRETARY TO GOV.COMM. T.&.R.D.S.&ANR vs A.SINGAMUTHU

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision affirming the regularization of the respondent's service as a Watchman after ten years of part-time employment, citing G.O. Ms. No. 22 dated 28.02.2006. The Court clarified that the provisions of the Government Order apply to part-time employees who have completed the requisite service period. The appeal by the Secretary to the Government was dismissed, thereby confirming the respondent's entitlement to regularization with salary and benefits from the completion of ten years of service.