State Of Maharashtra vs Milind & Ors on 28 November, 2000
"The appellant having belonged to Koshti caste
claimed to be included in the scheduled tribe of
Halba and obtained an appointment as Assistant
Engineer. When his appointment was sought to be
terminated on the basis that he did not belong to
scheduled tribe by the Government a writ petition
was filed before the High Court challenging that
order which was allowed. That order is questioned
in this appeal. The questions arising in this case
are covered by the decision in State of Maharashtra
Vs. Milind & Ors. 2000 (7) SCALE 628 and was
got to be allowed, however, the benefits derived
till now shall be available to the appellant to the
effect that his appointment as Assistant Engineer
shall stand protected but no further. The appeal is
disposed of accordingly."