Om Prakash Sood vs Union Of India & Anr

The case examines whether an employee who continued to receive salary and sign attendance as a Technical Assistant, despite an option to function as a Keyboard Operator, could be deemed as promoted to the latter role. The appellant had explicitly reserved the right to revert to his original position as per established practice. The Supreme Court reviews the Central Administrative Tribunal's finding regarding the appellant's designation and the respondents' contention of promotion.