In Brief
Rama Nand and others sought financial upgradation under the Automatic Advancement in Career (ACP) Scheme following cadre restructuring by the Delhi government. The Supreme Court held that the restructuring, which combined a higher pay scale, selection criteria (minimum 5 years' service and specialised training), and significantly enhanced remuneration, constituted substantive promotion rather than mere upgradation. Since the ACP Scheme aims to address stagnation where promotional avenues are inadequate, it does not apply when genuine promotion has been granted. The Court dismissed the appeals, emphasizing that each case requires holistic fact-based examination.
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