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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ALLAHABAD
Hon'ble Ajit Kumar,J.
Head Constable Prahlad Singh – Appellant
Versus
State Of U.P. – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. overview of the petitions related to pay fixation. (Para 1) |
| 2. petitioners argue against responsibility for excess salary payments. (Para 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 3. judicial discretion and equity in recovery cases. (Para 5) |
| 4. state's position on recovery assessments. (Para 6 , 7) |
| 5. clarification on the applicability of previous judgments. (Para 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12) |
| 6. understanding employee options and responsibilities. (Para 13) |
| 7. limitations on recovery based on prior judgments. (Para 14 , 15) |
| 8. final order for quashing recovery and refunding amounts. (Para 16 , 17 , 18) |
JUDGMENT :
Ajit Kumar, J.
1. This bunch of petitions arises out of order of recovery proceedings initiated by the respondents for alleged wrongful pay fixation for which it was claimed that petitioners got paid excess amount of salary. Since all the petitions except for reference to amount and order impugned raise same controversy on facts, the entire bunch is disposed of by means of this common judgment and order. For the purposes of facts and legal principles reference is made to the pleadings raised in Writ – A No.- 1750 of 2022, which is a leading petition.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioners have argued t
Recovery of excess salary is impermissible when employees are not at fault, emphasizing equitable relief to prevent undue hardship.
Recoveries from retired employees based on erroneous salary payments are impermissible, emphasizing equitable treatment and judicial discretion in enforcing employee rights.
Recovery of excess salary cannot be enforced without prior hearing, especially when no fraud or misrepresentation by the employee is established.
Recovery of excess payments made to employees is impermissible where no fault exists on the employee's part and payments have spanned over five years, protecting livelihood rights.
Recovery of excess payments from employees without their fault violates principles of equity and fairness, especially when recovery occurs post-retirement and after a significant period.
Recovery of excess salary from employees in Class-III service is impermissible if no fraud occurred and payment was based on wrong fixation, aligning with principles of equity.
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