M.B. MAJUMDAR vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court dismissed the writ petition of a Judicial Member of the Central Administrative Tribunal seeking equal pay and superannuation age with High Court Judges and the Vice-Chairman. The Court held that the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, and the associated rules clearly delineate the status and service conditions of the Tribunal's members, establishing that they are not to be equated with High Court Judges. The Court emphasized that the distinctions made in the Act regarding pay and age of superannuation are valid and do not violate Article 14 of the Constitution.