ASHA SAXENA vs STATE OF M.P. .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of advance increments for trained teachers under a State Government Circular dated 21.9.1974. It held that the appellant, a Lecturer, was entitled to two advance increments due to her B.Ed. qualification at the time of appointment, as per the Circular. The Court directed the respondents to implement the State Administrative Tribunal's order to re-fix the appellant's pay and pay the arrears within three months, emphasizing the importance of adhering to administrative orders.