Maharashtra Rajya Padvidhar Prathamik ... vs Pune Municipal Corporation

The Supreme Court examined whether the services rendered by primary teachers under the Zilla Parishad should be counted towards their seniority after their transfer and merger into the Pune Municipal Corporation. The court analyzed the provisions of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act, 1949, and the constitutional definition of 'larger urban area' under Article 243Q(2). The judgment focused on the principles of service continuity and seniority in the context of transfer and merger of services. The court's decision clarified the criteria for counting prior service in municipal service mergers, emphasizing the importance of service continuity.