Kshetriya Kisan Gramin Bank vs D.B. Sharma And Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of pay parity for employees of Regional Rural Banks under the Regional Rural Banks Act, 1976, specifically referencing Section 3 and Section 17. The Court held that the Central Government is responsible for determining the remuneration of Regional Rural Bank employees, taking into account the salary structures of comparable positions in nationalized banks. The outcome affirmed the need for a structured approach to salary determination, as established by the National Industrial Tribunal's Award, which the Central Government must implement in consultation with relevant authorities.