C.G. GOVINDAN vs STATE OF GUJARAT

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Gujarat High Court granting Private Secretaries to High Court Judges a pay-scale of Rs. 3000-4500, citing the recommendations of the 4th Central Pay Commission under the Office Memorandum dated 7.10.1987. The Court established that the State's decision to upgrade certain posts was justified and aligned with the central government's directives. Consequently, the appeals by the State of Gujarat were dismissed, affirming the High Court's ruling.