State Of Bihar & Ors vs Bihar Veterinary Association & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Patna High Court, affirming the order that directed the Bihar government to grant a pay scale of Rs. 8000-13,500/- to Veterinary Doctors employed in the Animal Husbandry Department. The Court found that the Fitment Committee's recommendation of Rs. 6,500-10,500/- was inconsistent with the terms of reference set by the State Government's resolution dated 8.2.1999. The ruling emphasized the importance of adhering to government resolutions in determining pay scales for state employees.