Comptroller & Auditor General Of India & ... vs Farid Sattar

The Supreme Court held that the fixation of pay for a government employee upon unilateral transfer must adhere to the terms and conditions accepted by the employee, as per Fundamental Rules (F.R.) 22(1)(a)(3). The Court found that the Central Administrative Tribunal correctly quashed the order for recovery of excess payment, emphasizing that the employee's pay should be protected despite the transfer to a lower post. The appeal by the appellants was dismissed, upholding the Tribunal's decision.