MUN. COMMR., CALCUTTA MUN.CORPN. vs PIJUSH KANTI DAS

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of the principle of 'equal pay for equal work' under the Calcutta Municipal Corporation Act, 1980. The Court upheld the Calcutta High Court's decision that the respondent, serving as 'Education In-charge', was entitled to the pay scale of 660-1600, which corresponds to the Education Officer position, as his service conditions remained unchanged post-merger of municipalities. The Court affirmed that the principle of equal pay applies in this context, leading to the dismissal of the appeal against the High Court's ruling.