UNION OF INDIA vs DEBASHISH KAR

The Supreme Court ruled that Draughtsmen employed in the Ordnance Factories are entitled to have their pay scales revised in accordance with the Office Memorandum dated March 13, 1984, issued by the Ministry of Finance. The Court held that the qualifications for Draughtsmen in the Ordnance Factories are similar to those in the C.P.W.D., thus making them eligible for the revised pay scales. The Court directed the Ministry of Defence to implement the pay scale revisions as per the memorandum, affirming the rights of the employees under the relevant government orders.