THE UNION OF INDIA & ORS. vs SHRI GURU CHARAN DASS

The Supreme Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision granting the respondent a 25% deputation allowance, emphasizing that the respondent's prior permanent status as U.D.C. in the Hirakund Project entitled him to this allowance despite his subsequent temporary appointment as Publicity Organiser. The Court found no merit in the appellant's argument that the fresh appointment negated the entitlement to the allowance. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the Tribunal's ruling.