U O I vs B. PRASAD, B.S.O. .

The Supreme Court held that civilian employees of the Defence Services in the North-eastern region are entitled to both the Special Duty Allowance and the Field Area Special Compensatory (Remote Locality) Allowance. The Court found that the Government's modification of allowances did not preclude employees from receiving both benefits, as the allowances were intended to attract competent personnel. The judgment clarified that the Tribunal's view was incorrect, affirming the entitlement to dual allowances for eligible employees.