Assistant/Cashier “ during the period that I am holding that post ”. The promotion order also had clause 12, which clearly stated that where temporary appointments were made and subsequent reversions are effected, a person would be entitled to pay fixation at the normal scales and would not be eligible for pay protection or pay receipt in the temporary post of Cashier. The writ petitioner/appellant was so promoted/appointed on 24.8.2007 and continued to work as temporary cashier till 30.11.2010. It is not disputed that he did not clear the departmental examination. He superannuated while working as a temporary cashier. When his retiral dues were calculated, there was an objection. The objection was that since he had not passed the departmental examination, he would not be entitled to remuneration for the temporary post held by him and hence, the same had to be recovered. His retiral dues were calculated on the basis of his reverted position. Accordingly, the impugned order was passed and consequently recovery was also effected. It is not in dispute that the impugned order had significant adverse civil consequences. If recovery of money from his retiral dues was effected, the same will down grade his pensionary benefits. No opportunity was granted to the writ petitioner/appellant to
