In Brief
This case concerned a postwoman provisionally appointed to the post of Executive Draftsman (EDE) under the Department of Posts. The Union of India discontinued her service with immediate effect, claiming her provisional appointment would terminate upon regular appointment. The employee sought regularization and challenged the termination order. The Supreme Court dismissed her appeal, holding that provisional appointments with express disclaimers of entitlement to permanent posts cannot be regularized. However, the Court permitted her to continue holding the EDE post until regular appointment is made, allowing her to approach the High Court for appropriate relief.
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