Kunnashada Muthukoya vs Administrator U.T. Of Lakshadweep & Anr

The Supreme Court held that the appellant, a lineman in the Lakshadweep Electricity Department, was not entitled to the higher pay scale of Rs.825-1200 as per the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 1986. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision, stating that the appellant's previous pay scale of Rs.210-290 corresponded to the revised pay scale of Rs.800-1150, and that the higher pay scale was specifically recommended for linemen in the Telecommunication Department under certain conditions. The Court emphasized that the classification of the post did not automatically entitle the appellant to the higher pay scale, thus upholding the rejection of his claim.