SECR.,DEPT.OF PERS.,PUB.GR.& PENS. vs T.V.L.N.MALLIKARJUNA RAO

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal granting Data Entry Operators Grade 'A' the pay scale of Rs. 1350-2200 effective from January 1, 1986, based on the recommendations of the Fourth Central Pay Commission. The Court emphasized the need for uniform pay scales and designations for Electronic Data Processing posts as per the Office Memorandum dated September 11, 1989. The appeals by the Union of India were dismissed, affirming the Tribunal's ruling and the High Court's endorsement of the same.