State Of Punjab vs Paramjit Singh And Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Punjab & Haryana High Court's decision granting the pay-scale of Rs. 1800-3200 to certain officials, including Art-cum-Lattering Experts and Production Artists, effective from 1.1.1986, as recommended by the Third Punjab Pay Commission. The Court established that once parity in pay-scales is granted, it cannot be withdrawn without just cause. The appeal by the State of Punjab was dismissed, affirming the High Court's ruling that the respondents were entitled to the same pay-scale as Assistants in Class A and B offices, despite the State's argument referencing a reversal of a prior decision regarding pay parity.