In Brief
Radhey Shyam Pandey sought arrears of salary and consequential benefits as a stenographer through a writ petition. The Tribunal allowed his claim, but the High Court set aside the decision, primarily because the State Government—the employing authority responsible for centralised stenographer positions—had not been made a party to the proceedings. The Supreme Court agreed that proper impleadment of all necessary parties is crucial for valid judicial determination. The appeal was allowed and the case was remitted to the High Court with directions to permit the appellant to file additional affidavits and decide the matter after affording both parties full opportunity, preferably within six months.
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