State Of Orissa vs Orissa Khadi And Village Industries ...

The Supreme Court examined whether employees of the Orissa Khadi and Village Industries Board are entitled to pension benefits at par with government employees, as directed by the High Court. The Court noted that the regulations governing the Board explicitly exclude pension rights for its employees, and these regulations were not challenged or declared invalid. The Court upheld the validity of the regulations, emphasizing the importance of adhering to established rules and regulations. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, and the directions to grant pension rights were set aside.