NARESH CHANDRA SAHA vs UNION TERRITORY OF TRIPURA & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the order dated November 7, 1960, reverting the appellant to his substantive post did not result in forfeiture of pay or seniority, nor did it affect future promotion chances. The Court emphasized that the reinstatement could include reversion to a substantive post from an officiating position, provided the order was not mala fide. Additionally, the Court upheld the Judicial Commissioner's refusal to entertain challenges to the May 12, 1954 order after seven years, affirming the principle of finality in administrative decisions.