Supreme Court of India · 2008-10-15
Union Of India & Anr vs G. Rajanna & Ors
- Citation / case number
- 2009 AIR SCW 644
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Union Of India & Anr
- Respondent
- G. Rajanna & Ors
- Author
- Arijit Pasayat
- Bench
- D.K. Jain, C.K. Thakker, Arijit Pasayat
Judgment text excerpt
The Karnataka High Court held that the Central Administrative Tribunal erred in rejecting the promotion claims of Malis based on the office memorandums dated 13th September 1991 and 6th November 1991. The Court found that the Tribunal misinterpreted the provisions regarding in-situ promotions and the qualifications required for higher pay scales. The High Court ruled in favor of the employees, allowing their claims for promotion and higher pay scales, thereby overturning the Tribunal's decision.