PUNJAB STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD AND ANR. versus V.N.SHARMA

PUNJAB STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD AND ANR. versus V.N.SHARMA

Only persons promoted after the Regulations came into force are entitled to two advance increments; retrospective benefit cannot be granted to those promoted earlier.

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Parties
Appellant: Punjab State Electricity Board and Anr.; Respondent: V.N. Sharma
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
05 September 1994
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Final Disposition
Outcome
Appeal disposed of; no interference with the High Court's order; no costs.
Legal Topics
Promotion, Pay Fixation, Prospective Operation of Regulations, Increment Benefits
Service Law Promotion Pay Fixation Prospective Operation of Regulations Increment Benefits

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Parties

Punjab State Electricity Board and Anr.

Appellant

V.N. Sharma

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Final Disposition

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Entitlement to two advance increments on promotion prior to the publication of the Punjab State Electricity Board (Revised Pay) Regulations, 1988

Ratio Decidendi

Only persons promoted after the Regulations came into force are entitled to two advance increments; retrospective benefit cannot be granted to those promoted earlier.

Court Disposition

Appeal disposed of; no interference with the High Court's order; no costs.

Orders

  • Appeal disposed of.
  • No costs.