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Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that daily wagers' retirement age is 60 years for Class-III posts and 62 years for Class-IV posts, overriding interim relief periods. The judgment clarifies service conditions under the 2013 Rules, impacting thousands of daily wage employees in the state.
Bombay High Court reaffirms that daily wagers must strictly prove 240 days of continuous work in a calendar year with documentary evidence like muster rolls to claim permanency benefits under the Maharashtra Government Resolution dated 31.01.1996. The ruling underscores the burden of proof on workers and limits arbitrary permanency claims in public employment.
MP High Court rules that daily wagers permanently classified must receive pay scale benefits from the date of classification (01.10.1989), not just from the order date. The judgment mandates arrears with 6% interest, reinforcing equal treatment under service law for similarly situated employees.