State Of Haryana And Ors. vs Jagroop Singh

The Supreme Court held that the respondent, an assistant pump operator, is entitled to the pay scale of Rs. 1200-2040 effective from 1.5.1990, as determined by the government based on the 4th pay commission's recommendations. The Court found that the High Court erred in granting the higher pay scale retroactively from 1.1.1986 without challenging the legality of the government's notification. The Court emphasized that the government's decision to modify the pay scale should not relate back to the earlier date, thus setting aside the High Court's judgment and allowing the appeal.