TUKARAM PANDURANG MATEKAR vs HEAD MASTER

The Supreme Court modified the High Court's decree in Second Appeal No.362/89 regarding the appellant's status as a surplus teacher under the G.R. dated 14th March, 1975. The Court held that the appellant is entitled to 50% of his salary from the date of institution of the suit until payment, calculated based on his last drawn salary at the time of the surplus declaration. The modification was made considering the appellant's retirement in 1991, and the appeal was disposed of without costs.