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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN AT JODHPUR
REKHA BORANA
Narendra Singh S/o Shri Jai Singh – Appellant
Versus
State of Rajasthan – Respondent
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| 1. petitioner claims higher selection grade (Para 2 , 3) |
| 2. status of promotional posts is central to case (Para 4 , 6) |
| 3. respondents argue against petitioner's claims based on existing orders (Para 5 , 7 , 8) |
| 4. court clarifies the application of government order (Para 11 , 12 , 14) |
| 5. court's ruling affirms existing selection grades as proper (Para 15 , 16) |
ORDER :
1. The present matter has been listed in the category of ‘Oldest Cases for Early Disposal’.
3. The case of the petitioner is that he was appointed as Mechanical Grade–II vide appointment order dated 27.02.1980. Subsequently, as he could not be promoted on the post of Mechanical Grade-I, after completion of 9 years of service, he was awarded the selection grade qua the said post i.e. he was awarded the selection grade of 1400-2600 as is payable to Mechanical Grade-I.
5. The petitioner being eligible after 18 years of service, was granted the selection grade of 1640-2900 (revised to 5500-9000). However, the case of the petitioner is that he was entitled to the selection grade of 2000-3200 (revised to 6500-10500) which was the grade pay of the post of Workshop Supervisor.
7. Per contra counsel for the respondents
The court affirmed that selection grades should follow government orders even when promotional posts are declared extinct, emphasizing adherence to established criteria for financial upgrading.
Service in an upgraded post must include prior service in the equivalent post for selection grade benefits.
The main legal point established is that relief such as selection grade and special grade should be sought within a reasonable period of time, and lack of diligent pursuit of representations during s....
The suit instituted by the respondent was barred by limitation, and the respondent failed to meet the basic requirements for the Selection Grade.
The court held that the petitioner is entitled to the second selection grade based on service counted from the date of initial appointment, affirming the legality of benefits from that date.
The central legal point established in the judgment is that the pendency of disciplinary proceedings and award of punishment should not bar the grant of Selection Grade/Special Grade, as per the rele....
Service rendered prior to post merger must be counted for pension benefits, ensuring equitable treatment in pay fixation.
The main legal point established in the judgment is that the effective date for counting service for selection grade is the date of regularization in the cadre/service in accordance with the relevant....
Eligibility for Selection Grade is determined by the completion of ten years of service as a Primary Teacher, independent of regularization status.
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