A.J. JOSEPH vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal against the Central Administrative Tribunal's order regarding the denial of higher pay for the position of Head Compounder in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The Court held that the decision of the Government not to prescribe a higher scale of pay was a policy decision and thus not subject to judicial review. The Court affirmed that all eligible employees, including the appellant, are entitled to special pay as per Fundamental Rule 9(25) Clause 7(iii).