STATE OF WEST BENGAL vs SUBAL CHANDRA DAS

The Supreme Court upheld the redesignation of the posts of Moharrirs as Lower Division Clerks (LDCs) based on government orders and recommendations from the First Pay Commission. The Court clarified that the posts of Moharrirs, initially feeder posts for LDCs, have been abolished and merged into a single cadre of LDCs, thus negating any claims of dual cadre existence. The Court dismissed the contention that two separate cadres still exist, affirming the government's decision effective from July 1, 1989, and reiterated that the posts of Moharrirs are no longer valid.