STATE OF HARYANA vs M.P. MOHLA

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of pay fixation for a veterinary surgeon under the Haryana Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 1998 and the Haryana Civil Services (Assured Career Progression) Rules, 1998. The Court held that the respondent was entitled to the higher pay scale of Rs. 14300-400-18300 upon promotion to Deputy Director, as he had already been drawing the Selection Grade of Rs. 4100-5300, which was revised to Rs. 13500-17250. The Court quashed the order rejecting the respondent's claim for higher pay, affirming his entitlement based on the applicable rules.