P.S. SAWHNEY vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court held that the appellant is entitled to annual increments of Rs.100/- as special pay until he reaches the maximum of the pay scale, as per the directions given in C.A. No.3685/87. The Court clarified that once the maximum is reached, the increments would not be part of the pay scale but treated as special pay. The Court emphasized that allowing the appellant's claim could lead to disparities among similarly situated employees, thus maintaining uniformity in pay scales is essential. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the Tribunal's decision.