BABULAL JAIN vs STATE OF M.P. .

The Supreme Court interpreted FR 22(D) of the M.P. Civil Services (CCA) Rules concerning the pay fixation of a government servant promoted to a higher post. The Court held that the guidelines issued by the Madhya Pradesh Government regarding pay fixation for appointments to higher posts must be adhered to, and that the promotion should not be treated as a mere posting. The Court ruled that the appellant's pay should be re-fixed according to the guidelines, leading to the conclusion that the excess amount paid to him was recoverable.