BABULAL JAIN versus STA TE OF M.P. AND ORS.

BABULAL JAIN versus STA TE OF M.P. AND ORS.

FR 22(D) does not apply to cases of deputation; recovery from the appellant is not justified since he discharged higher responsibilities without fraud or misrepresentation; directions for refund of recovered amount and retirement benefits on re-fixed pay as Accountant.

Parties
Appellant: Babulal Jain; Respondents: State of Madhya Pradesh and Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
24 April 2007
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment
Outcome
Appeal partly allowed
Legal Topics
Deputation, Pay Fixation, Recovery of Salary, Promotion, Interpretation of Fundamental Rules
Service Law Deputation Pay Fixation Recovery of Salary Promotion Interpretation of Fundamental Rules

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Parties

Babulal Jain

Appellant

State of Madhya Pradesh and Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Office Memorandum dated 9.2.1999 regarding pay fixation is ultra vires Fundamental Rule 22(D) and M.P. Civil Services (CCA) Rules
  2. 2 Whether recovery of excess payment from the appellant could be ordered

Ratio Decidendi

FR 22(D) does not apply to cases of deputation; recovery from the appellant is not justified since he discharged higher responsibilities without fraud or misrepresentation; directions for refund of recovered amount and retirement benefits on re-fixed pay as Accountant.

Court Disposition

Appeal partly allowed

Orders

  • Respondents directed to refund Rs. 22,000/- to appellant
  • Retirement benefits to be calculated as if appellant retired as Accountant on re-fixed pay, not on Election Supervisor scale