Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Of Ex-Vigilance Commissioner For Chief Secretary's Pay Scale

The Supreme Court of India dismissed the plea of a former Vigilance Commissioner who sought to be granted the pay scale of a Chief Secretary. The petitioner argued that he was entitled to the higher pay scale due to his previous position and responsibilities. However, the Court upheld the lower court's decision, stating that the petitioner did not meet the necessary criteria for the elevated pay scale. This ruling reaffirms the principle that pay scales are determined based on specific guidelines and not on individual claims of past positions or roles. The decision underscores the strict adherence to administrative and legal standards in determining financial entitlements for government officials.