P.U. JOSHI vs ACCOUNTANT GENERAL, AHMEDABD

The Supreme Court addressed the restructuring of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department under the Central Administrative Tribunal's jurisdiction, specifically regarding the promotion and categorization of Section Officers and Supervisors post-restructuring effective from 1.3.1984. The Court held that the appellants, who opted to remain in the A & E Office, could not claim promotion to the Audit Offices as the cadre of Supervisors was not included in the new structure. The Court upheld the decisions of the Central Administrative Tribunal, dismissing the appeals under Civil Appeal Nos. 4679 and 4680 of 1996, affirming the legality of the restructuring and the abolition of the 'Selection Grade'.