A.Francis vs Mgt.Of Metropolitan Tran.Corp.Ltd

The Supreme Court held that the appellant, A. Francis, is not entitled to the salary of the higher post of Assistant Manager as per the order dated 28th February, 2001, which explicitly stated that he would continue to receive his salary as Assistant Labour Welfare Officer. The Court distinguished the case from Secretary-cum-Chief Engineer, Chandigarh vs. Hari Om Sharma & Ors., emphasizing that the specific terms of the appointment order precluded any claim for higher salary. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, upholding the High Court's decision that reversed the earlier order granting higher salary.