Union Of India & Ors vs C.N. Vasudevan

The Supreme Court held that the duties of the Protector of Emigrants, as outlined in the Emigration Act, 1983, are part of the normal responsibilities of a Regional Passport Officer. The Court found that since the respondent's role as Protector of Emigrants did not constitute additional duties warranting extra remuneration, the orders of the Central Administrative Tribunal and the High Court granting honorarium were erroneous. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, and the previous orders were set aside, affirming that no additional payment is due beyond the regular salary.