ISHWAR CHAND vs STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH & ANR.

The Supreme Court held that the appellant, Ishwar Chand, was entitled to hold the post of accounts officer and receive the corresponding salary as per the Madhya Pradesh Municipalities Act, 1961, specifically citing Sections 94 and 95. The Court found that the redesignation of the appellant as accountant was unjustified as it violated the provisions of the Act and the Rules framed thereunder. Consequently, the Court reversed the decisions of the Lower Appellate Court and the High Court, allowing the appeal and reinstating the appellant's rightful position and pay.