DEB NARAYAN SHYAM vs STATE OF WEST BENGAL .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether Amins and Surveyors perform the same duties and are entitled to the same pay scale under the West Bengal Service (Revision of Pay and Allowance) Rules, 1961. The Court upheld the principle of 'equal pay for equal work' and ruled that Amins should receive the same pay scale as Surveyors, as their qualifications and duties are similar. The Court affirmed the decision of the High Court of Calcutta, which had granted equal pay to Amins based on these considerations.