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Binumon K. P. , S/o. Purushan K. V. VS Kerala Public Service Commission, Represented By The Secretary, Kerala Public Service Commission - 2024 0 Supreme(Ker) 1195 : In the context of recruitment by transfer in Kerala Government service, a ''''low-paid employee'''' is defined as a person holding a pay scale not higher than the post to which applications are invited. This eligibility condition must be maintained until the appointment is finalized. The recruitment by transfer method is intended for employees in lower pay scales, and a candidate who has been promoted to a post with a higher pay scale (such as Driver Grade II (HG) with a scale of Rs.20000-45800) is no longer considered a ''''low-paid employee'''' for the purpose of transfer to a post with a lower pay scale (such as Lower Division Typist with a scale of Rs.19000-43600), thereby disqualifying them from the ranked list.Checking relevance for Suryabhan Singh Shaktawat S/o Shiv Singh vs Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation Through Its Chairman And Managing Director...

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KERALA KHADI AND VILLAGE INDUSTRIES BOARD VS K.C.JAYASREE - 2025 Supreme(KER) 660 : In the context of Kerala Government service, particularly for by-transfer appointments, a ''''low-paid employee'''' is defined as an employee who is not classified as technical staff. Specifically, the Kerala High Court held that Spinning/Weaving Instructors, despite being regularized and receiving pay scales comparable to last-grade servants, are categorized as technical staff and therefore are not eligible to be considered as ''''low-paid employees'''' under the 10% reservation quota for promotion by transfer. This exclusion is explicitly confirmed by Government Order Ext.R2I dated 03.08.2015, which categorically states that technical staff such as Spinning and Weaving Instructors are excluded from the classification of ''''low-paid'''' employees. Thus, for the purpose of by-transfer appointments, ''''low-paid employees'''' are those who are not in technical service and are part of the last-grade or subordinate service, excluding technical staff like Spinning/Weaving Instructors.Checking relevance for Haryana Unrecognised Schoolsassociation VS State Of Haryana...

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• Definition of Low Paid Employee - A low paid employee in Kerala Government Service refers to employees holding posts classified as low paid or last grade in the government hierarchy, often qualifying for transfer appointment under specific rules. Such employees are typically employed in subordinate or lower categories, and their posts are designated as low paid based on pay scales and service rules. For example, applications for transfer are invited from low-paid employees in the Kerala Government Subordinate Service, and reservation policies (e.g., 10% quota) are applied to these employees for certain posts like LD Clerk and LD Typist ["Binumon K. P. , S/o. Purushan K. V. VS Kerala Public Service Commission, Represented By The Secretary, Kerala Public Service Commission - 2024 0 Supreme(Ker) 1195"], ["KERALA KHADI AND VILLAGE INDUSTRIES BOARD VS K.C.JAYASREE - 2025 Supreme(KER) 660"], ["SAJAN PETER Vs STATE OF KERALA - Kerala"], ["MANILAL D. vs THE KERALA WATER AUTHORITY - Kerala"].

• Eligibility for Transfer Appointment - The eligibility for transfer appointment from low-paid posts is contingent upon the employee's current employment in a designated low-paid or last grade post, as specified in government orders and service rules. The employee must be holding a qualifying low-paid post at the time of application, and the appointment is made based on seniority within this category, subject to rules governing transfer and reservation policies ["Binumon K. P. , S/o. Purushan K. V. VS Kerala Public Service Commission, Represented By The Secretary, Kerala Public Service Commission - 2024 0 Supreme(Ker) 1195"], ["KERALA KHADI AND VILLAGE INDUSTRIES BOARD VS K.C.JAYASREE - 2025 Supreme(KER) 660"], ["SAJAN PETER Vs STATE OF KERALA - Kerala"].

• Service and Seniority Considerations - Transfer policies generally consider the employee's seniority based on the date of initial appointment or order of first appointment in the category. Transfers requested by employees may affect seniority, often placing the employee at the bottom of the seniority list in the new post, especially if transferred at their own request. However, service length and seniority are crucial factors in transfer eligibility and appointment under the reservation quota for low-paid employees ["Secretary To Government Department Of Health & Family Welfare VS K. C. Devaki - Supreme Court"], ["MANILAL D. vs THE KERALA WATER AUTHORITY - Kerala"].

• Specific Rules and Orders - The Kerala Government and various service rules, such as KS&SSR and Kerala Water Authority rules, define low paid employees and outline the procedures for transfer and appointment. Reservation policies (e.g., 10% quota) are explicitly provided for low-paid employees, and appointments are made from eligible candidates within this category based on seniority and service conditions ["Binumon K. P. , S/o. Purushan K. V. VS Kerala Public Service Commission, Represented By The Secretary, Kerala Public Service Commission - 2024 0 Supreme(Ker) 1195"], ["KERALA KHADI AND VILLAGE INDUSTRIES BOARD VS K.C.JAYASREE - 2025 Supreme(KER) 660"], ["SAJAN PETER Vs STATE OF KERALA - Kerala"].

Analysis and Conclusion:A Low Paid Employee in Kerala Government Service, for transfer appointment purposes, is an employee employed in a designated low-paid or last grade post within the subordinate or similar service categories, identified through specific government orders and service rules. Such employees are eligible for transfer based on seniority, provided they meet the criteria outlined in relevant rules, including reservation policies. The definition is context-dependent, focusing on the pay scale, service category, and the employee’s current employment status in low-paid posts at the time of transfer application.