KUNNASHADA MUTHUKOYA vs ADMINISTRATOR U.T. OF LAKSHADWEEP

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, which relied on Union of India v. P V Hariharan, stating that the appellant's previous pay scale of Rs.210-290 corresponded to the revised pay scale of Rs.800-1150, which was appropriate for his position. The Court concluded that the appellant's claim for a higher pay scale was not justified under the applicable rules and recommendations of the Fourth Pay Commission.