STATE OF U.P. vs MAQBOOL AHMAD

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of entitlement to selection grade and suppertime scale for a government employee who transferred departments after a common selection process by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission. The Court held that the respondent was entitled to the benefits as per the Government Order dated October 15, 1968, which mandates that service in one department counts towards continuous service in another. The Court overturned the High Court's decision, affirming that the respondent's prior service should be considered for the purpose of pay fixation and promotion eligibility under relevant government policies.