Bhakra Beas Management Board vs Krishan Kumar Vij & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of entitlement to higher pay scales for employees of the Bhakra Beas Management Board without requisite qualifications. The Court held that the Office Order issued by the Punjab State Electricity Board, which allowed time-bound promotions after 9 and 16 years of service, does not mandate the fulfillment of qualifications for such benefits. The Court concluded that the respondent, having served for the requisite period, is entitled to the benefits outlined in the Office Order, thereby ruling in favor of the employee's claim for higher pay scales.