Extension in service after superannuation requires exceptional circumstances and public interest; unsupported comparisons do not create a right.

Extension in service after superannuation under Rule 143 of the Haryana Civil Services (General) Rules, 2016 is permissible only in exceptional circumstances and in public interest. The record showed no exceptional circumstance or administrative necessity to justify retention in service, and representations from local residents did not establish public interest. Alleged extensions granted to other employees were unsupported by particulars, and any irregular extension elsewhere could not create a right in favour of the employee. The rejection of the request for extension in service was therefore upheld.

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Issues: Whether rejection of the request for extension in service after superannuation was liable to be quashed.

Analysis: Extension in service under Rule 143 of the Haryana Civil Services (General) Rules, 2016 is permissible only in exceptional circumstances and in public interest. The materials on record did not show any exceptional circumstance or administrative necessity justifying retention in service. Representations from local residents did not establish public interest, and the alleged instances of extension granted to others were unsupported by particulars or comparable material. Any irregular extension granted to another employee would not create a right in favour of the petitioner.

Conclusion: The rejection of the request for extension in service was upheld and the challenge failed.

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