In Brief
A scientist was appointed directly to a higher post (Scientist H) in NTRO on probation after resigning from her parent department DRDO where she held the post of Scientist G. During probation, NTRO repatriated her to DRDO as Scientist G. She challenged this, claiming she should receive benefits as Scientist H. The High Court allowed her petition. The Supreme Court reversed, holding that once she was relieved from NTRO and reported to DRDO, she ceased being an NTRO employee. Repatriation during probation was valid. She was not entitled to terminal benefits as Scientist H but as Scientist G. However, the Court directed DRDO to positively consider her voluntary retirement application on the Scientist G post.
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