IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
M.DHANDAPANI
S. Abdul Munab – Appellant
Versus
District Collector, Chengalpet – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. petitioner's entitlement to pay fixation (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. arguments regarding pay fixation errors (Para 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10) |
| 3. clarifications on proper pay fixation rules (Para 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16) |
| 4. court's interpretation of fr 22-b (Para 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23) |
| 5. prioritization of fundamental rules over rulings (Para 24 , 25 , 26) |
| 6. final decision and dismissal of writ petition (Para 27 , 28) |
ORDER :
M.DHANDAPANI, J.
Seeking refixation of pay at Rs.2050/= with effect from 01.10.1992 and for consequential sanction one annual increment and enhancement of pay and to grant all arrears of monetary benefits, including enhancement of monthly pension and to sanction all arrears on the basis of the recommendation of the 1st respondent, the present writ petition has been filed.
2. It is the case of the petitioner that upon completion of two years training as per G.O. No.164, RDD dated 30.07.1992, though he was entitled two increments, however, the same was not granted, which resulted in his agitating his rights to the same before this Court in which he came out successful and accordingly two increments were granted and his pay was fixed at Rs.1800
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