V. GANGARAM versus THE REGIONAL JOINT DIRECTOR AND ORS.

V. GANGARAM versus THE REGIONAL JOINT DIRECTOR AND ORS.

Appellant is entitled only to two additional increments for M.A. and M.Ed. qualifications held for Junior Lecturer post, not four; excess arrears paid prior to 1985 not recoverable, but excess amount from 1985 can be recovered from pension in instalments.

Parties
Appellant: V. Gangaram; Respondents: Regional Joint Director and Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
25 April 1997
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Disposition
Outcome
Appeal disposed.
Legal Topics
Advance Increments, Higher Qualifications, Recovery of Excess Arrears, Pension Deductions
Service Law Advance Increments Higher Qualifications Recovery of Excess Arrears Pension Deductions

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Parties

V. Gangaram

Appellant

Regional Joint Director and Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Disposition

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Entitlement to advance increments for higher qualifications
  2. 2 Recovery of excess arrears paid beyond entitled increments

Ratio Decidendi

Appellant is entitled only to two additional increments for M.A. and M.Ed. qualifications held for Junior Lecturer post, not four; excess arrears paid prior to 1985 not recoverable, but excess amount from 1985 can be recovered from pension in instalments.

Court Disposition

Appeal disposed.

Orders

  • Appellant entitled only to two increments for acquiring M.A. and M.Ed. qualifications.
  • Excess arrears paid prior to 1985 not to be recovered.