State Of Haryana & Anr vs Deepak Sood & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether the service of employees absorbed from the Municipal Committee, Panipat, should be counted for the purpose of granting ACP Grade benefits. The Court held that while the respondents' prior service in the Municipal Committee could be considered for pay and pensionary benefits, it could not be counted for seniority. The Court upheld the Division Bench's decision that the respondents were entitled to ACP Grade benefits based on their total years of service, including their time in the Municipal Committee, despite the State's contention that they had not completed the requisite service period in Haryana.