I take this opportunity to inform you all about the decision of the Honourable Supreme Court relating to the cadre. Many of you may be aware that there was a long pending dispute relating to the denial of benefit of pay fixation under Rule FR 22 (1) (a) (1) on the ground of higher responsibilities etc., The issue was agitated in the Honourable Tribunal at Bangalore by many of the affected Officers. The Tribunal took a considered view and allowed the benefit of pay fixation under the Rule, after setting aside the Board's Order dated 24.07.06. The department challenged the order of the Tribunal before the High Court of Karnataka by way of Writ Petition No.10261/2008. The Honourable High Court upheld the order of the Tribunal and dismissed the said petition. Detailed order of the High Court can be accessed on the court's website .
The said order of the Honourable High Court was challenged by way of SLP in the Honourable Supreme Court. The Honourable Apex Court after condoning the delay has dismissed the petition at the Admission stage itself. The detailed order is still awaited. Brief order of the Court can be viewed on the court's website.
I take this opportunity to thank the members who have agitated the said issue before the Tribunal which eventually will benefit scores of people of the cadre. This is an example of good contribution from a strong willed individual, who has fought it on her own. The Federation will take necessary steps and ensure that this order is implemented without any further delay. I acknowledge the contributions of all the members in this regard.
with regards,
Thomas Mony,
Secretary General,
Pune.
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