THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL vs WEST BENGAL DAIRYMENS ASSOCIATION AND ORS

The Supreme Court held that the employees of the respondent-organization are entitled to benefits under the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) and Modified Career Advancement Scheme (MCAS) as per the provisions of the schemes, despite having received higher pay-scales due to the merger of two directorates. The Court directed the appellant-State to grant these benefits while adjusting the amounts already paid under the merger scheme. The appeal was disposed of with a directive for compliance within two months.