Back
MRIDUL KUMAR KALITA
Hevishe Sema – Appellant
Versus
State Of Nagaland, Through The Chief Secretary – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
1. Heard Mr. Moa Jamir, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. E. Thiba Phom, learned Senior Government Advocate, Nagaland.
2. This writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India has been filed by the petitioner, namely, Shri Hevishe Sema, being aggrieved by the Letter No. CNJ/MISC/2021/141 dated 06.05.2022 issued by the Respondent No. 3 of the instant writ petition to the present petitioner whereby the petitioner's prayer for grant of Scale of Pay in terms of latest Revision of Pay i.e. ROP 2017 was rejected. The petitioner has prayed for quashing and setting aside the impugned Letter No. CNJ/MISC/2021/141 dated 06.05.2022 and directing the respondents to pay to him the minimum pay scale in terms of latest Revision of Pay adopted from time to time along with accumulated arrears.
3. The facts relevant for consideration of the instant writ petition, in brief, are as follows:-
The main legal point established in the judgment is that the principle of equal pay for equal work applies to temporary employees and extends to various categories of temporary employees, as establis....
The principle of equal pay for equal work mandates that employees performing similar duties must receive the same remuneration, regardless of their employment status.
The principle of equal pay for equal work mandates that employees performing identical duties must receive the same remuneration, regardless of their employment status.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the principle of equal pay for equal work, which applies to temporary employees and prohibits the denial of pay parity to employees performing the ....
The court upheld that fixed pay contingency employees do not qualify for regularization under work-charged employee policies, emphasizing the need for adherence to established criteria.
Temporary employees performing the same duties as regular employees are entitled to minimum wages as per the equal pay principle, asserting their right to equitable treatment.
An indispensable Tool for Legal Professionals, Endorsed by Various High Court and Judicial Officers
Please visit our Training & Support
Center or Contact Us for assistance
Scan Me!
India’s Legal research and Law Firm App, Download now!
For Daily Legal Updates, Join us on :
Back to top
