In Brief
The Government of India challenged a High Court judgment that recognized an association of ISRO drivers as a distinct service association. The Supreme Court held that 'distinct category of government servants' under the Recognition of Service Association Rules, 1993, refers only to statutory job classifications (Groups A, B, C, D), not job-based sub-divisions within those groups. Drivers within Group C cannot form a separate association based on their job description; recognition requires 35% representation within the statutory category. Allowing job-based fragmentation would defeat the Rules' purpose of promoting unified service interests. The appeal was allowed and the High Court judgment set aside."
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