Tables of contents :
Preface to the fourth edition
Preface to the third edition
Preface to the second edition
Preface to the first edition
Contents
Abbreviations
Table of cases
Part-1
Preliminary matters
Chapter 1: Scope of the treatise
Chapter 2: Constitutional provisions
Chapter 3: Historical background
Part-2
Dominance of rules
Chapter 4: Dominance of rules
Part-3
Creation of relationship
Chapter 5: Recruitment
Chapter 6: Process of selection
Chapter 7: Public service commission
Chapter 8: Reservation
Chapter 9: Appointment
Chapter 10: Probationer
Chapter 11: Temporary appointment
Chapter 12: Regularisation
Chapter 13: Absorption
Chapter 14: Re- Employment
Part-4
Incidents of relationship
Chapter 15: Conditions/incidents of service and executive policy
Chapter 16: Lien
Chapter 17: Remuneration pay and pension
Chapter 18: Transfer
Chapter 19: Seniority
Chapter 20: Confidential reports
Chapter 21: Promotion
Chapter 22: Deputation
Chapter 23: Reversion
Chapter 24: Reduction in rank
Chapter 25: Leave
Chapter 26: Break in service
Part-5
Chapter 27: Introductory overview
Chapter 28: Suspension
Chapter 29: Disciplinary proceedings
Chapter 30: Natural justice and disciplinary proceedings
Chapter 31: Punishment in disciplinary proceedings
Chapter 32: Corruption and criminal liability of public servants
Part-6
End of relationship
Chapter 33: General overview
Chapter 34: Dismissal and removal of person holding civil posts under the union and the states
Chapter 35: Termination of permanent employee for reasons other than misconduct
Chapter 36: Termination of service of probationers temporary employees and tenure employees
Chapter 37: Termination by way of punishment for misconduct
Chapter 38: Compulsory /premature retirement
Chapter 39: Superannuation
Chapter 40: Voluntary retirement
Chapter 41: Resignation
Chapter 42: Abolition of post
Chapter 43: Abandonment of service
Part 7
Chapter 44: Judicial review and public interest litigation
Subject index