Application of the Act

Application of the Act.—The provisions of this Act shall apply to such posts under the Government as are held by any person having been appointed on ad hoc or contractual basis including those appointed on consolidated pay provided that such appointments have been made against the clear vacancies, but shall not apply to:—

1. (a) persons appointed in terms of Government Order No. 125-GAD of 2001 dated 01-02-2001, on contract basis in the personal sections of the Ministers or other authorities enjoying the status of a Minister;
2. (b) persons appointed on tenure posts co-terminus with the life of the Project or Scheme of the State or Central Government, as the case may be, and those appointed on academic arrangement for a fixed term in any Government Department;
3. (c) non-governmental agencies or autonomous bodies or public sector undertakings or corporations or government companies or societies or other local authorities which have their own rules and regulations governing their functioning; and
4. (d) part-time or seasonal employees including those whose wages are paid from out of the local funds or contingent grants.