U.T.ADMINISTRATION,CHANDIGARH vs MANJU MATHUR

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the respondents, Senior Dietician and Dietician under the Chandigarh Administration, are entitled to pay scales equivalent to their counterparts in Punjab, as per the Conditions of Service of Union Territory of Chandigarh Employees Rules, 1992, particularly the proviso to Article 309. The Court emphasized the principle of 'equal pay for equal work' and directed the Chandigarh Administration to revise the pay scales accordingly. The appeal against the High Court's order was dismissed, affirming the entitlement of the respondents to the higher pay scales.