#Article 309

The Supreme Court has ruled that prior service with Indian Railways must be fully reckoned for pay fixation and pension benefits when a railway employee joins another Central Government entity, affirming that railways are integral to Central Government service under Article 309. This ensures equitable treatment and prevents arbitrary denial of service credit, impacting over 1.2 million former railway employees transitioning to other central posts.

Allahabad HC rules that State recruitment rules under Article 309 of the Constitution override Central Council recommendations, barring post-selection challenges by candidates who participated without objection. The judgment reinforces the supremacy of State service laws in employment disputes, impacting public sector recruitment across India.

Rajasthan High Court rules that Article 309 imposes a constitutional duty on public employers to grant joining extensions for medical officers completing PG courses at institutions like AIIMS. The State must facilitate document release from third parties to enable compliance, setting a precedent for balancing service obligations with professional development.

Rajasthan High Court rules that administrative discretion under Article 309 must reasonably accommodate PG medical candidates by extending joining time till course completion. The court directed AIIMS to release original certificates temporarily, ensuring no prejudice to employment rights while balancing academic commitments.

Supreme Court holds that DA is a legally enforceable right under RoPA Rules, must be calculated using AICPI (1982=100), and cannot be denied due to fiscal constraints.