Jai Prakash and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioners, CRPF members, sought 2nd financial upgradation under the ACP Scheme from 1st August 1999, despite not completing prerequisite pre-promotional course before completing 24 years of service. The court held that benefits should be granted irrespective of course completion timing and directed arrears payment.
What did the court decide?
Petitioners granted 2nd financial upgradation under ACP Scheme from 1st August 1999; arrears to be paid within 12 weeks with penalty interest.