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Definition :

Permanent, in a appointment order, is need as descriptive of the nature of the appointment, so as to distinguish it from a mere acting, or temporary appointment. It is a fixity of tenure though not for any fixed period, duration of such service will depend on the rules and conditions governing such service, Mookan Ouseph Thomakutty v. Thomas, AIR 1954 Trava-Co 104; Bimal Charan v. Trustees for the India Museum, AIR 1930 Cal 404.

Means lasting till the end of term of lease, S.N.M. Maharaj v. Gopal Das, (1968) ILR 2 All 327: (1969) All LJ 440.