UNNI MENON vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court held that the Accounts Department in the Central Administrative Tribunal does not fall within the ambit of 'Organized Accounts Cadres' as per the recommendations of the IV Pay Commission and subsequent government circulars. The Court found that the appellant, Unni Menon, was not entitled to promotion to the cadre of Senior Accounts Officer based on the criteria established for organized accounts cadres. The High Court's decision to quash the Central Administrative Tribunal's order was upheld, affirming the distinction between the audit and accounts functions.