State Of Rajasthan And Anr vs Surendra Mohnot And Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of entitlement to selection grades for ad hoc employees in the State of Rajasthan, specifically under the circular dated 25.1.1992. The Court held that the service period for the purpose of selection grades must be counted from the date of first appointment in the existing cadre, as stipulated in Paragraph 3 of the circular. The Court affirmed the Division Bench's decision that the respondents were entitled to increments for the period prior to their regularization, emphasizing the importance of recognizing service continuity for the purpose of pay scales and promotions.