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1. Interpretation of statutory rules governing the appointment of Extra-Departmental Agents. 2. Determination of whether the appellant is considered an industry under the Industrial Disputes Act. 3. Analysis of the termination of services and entitlements of the respondent. 4. Consideration of the nature of penalties and disciplinary actions applicable to Extra-Departmental Agents. Interpretation of Statutory Rules: The judgment delves into the rules governing the appointment of Extra-Departmental Agents, emphasizing the conditions of recruitment, service, scale of pay, and conduct rules outlined in the statutory regulations. The rules detail age qualifications, educational requirements, income limits, and preferences for certain categories of candidates. Additionally, the rules prescribe methods for appointment, verification processes, and provisions for disabled ex-service personnel, SC/ST candidates, and teachers. The judgment establishes that the employees fall under civil service regulations, thus excluding them from the category of workmen under the Industrial Disputes Act. Classification as an Industry: The court deliberates on whether the appellant can be classified as an industry under the Industrial Disputes Act. It asserts that the State's duty to provide telecommunication services to the public is a sovereign function and an essential part of the welfare state. As such, the provision of telecommunication services does not fall under the definition of an industry. The judgment highlights the distinction between welfare functions and industrial activities, concluding that the appellant does not qualify as an industry under the Act. Termination of Services and Entitlements: The case involves the termination of the respondent's services without notice, leading to a legal challenge. The court determines that the respondent, appointed as a substitute, worked outside the prescribed rules, making him an ad hoc employee. As per Conduct Rule 6, the respondent is entitled to one month's allowance plus Dearness Allowance upon termination. The court deems the termination illegal and directs the appellant to consider the respondent's case for future vacancies in accordance with the rules, allowing the respondent to apply and be appointed if found eligible. Nature of Penalties and Disciplinary Actions: The judgment also discusses the nature of penalties applicable to Extra-Departmental Agents under the conduct rules. It outlines various penalties that can be imposed for misconduct or breaches, including censure, debarring from recruitment examinations, recovery of pecuniary losses, removal from service, and dismissal. The court emphasizes that the disciplinary framework for Extra-Departmental Agents is governed by the statutory regulations, underscoring that these employees are civil servants subject to conduct rules rather than falling within the purview of workmen under the Industrial Disputes Act.
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