In Brief
A teacher appointed in a senior college in 1975 was declared surplus in 1976 due to a curriculum change from 10+4 to 10+2+3. Her services were terminated and she was immediately re-appointed in a junior college with a one-day break, at a lower pay-scale of Rs. 500-900 instead of Rs. 700-1600. She sought regularisation of her pay-scale under Government guidelines for teachers in the 'Rest Category'. The High Court dismissed her petition citing the break in service. The Supreme Court allowed her appeal, holding that the one-day artificial break caused by curriculum change does not break continuity of service, and she is entitled to pay-scale protection under the 1991 Government Resolution applicable to Rest Category teachers. The Court ordered calculation and remittance of due emoluments within three months, with 12% simple interest if delayed.
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