In Brief
The Supreme Court heard a contempt petition by four teaching staff members who claimed the State failed to comply with an absorption and pay fixation order. Three petitioners were receiving salary and withdrew their claims. For the fourth petitioner, disputes arose over his date of birth at appointment and resulting pay fixation eligibility. Rather than deciding the contempt, the Court directed the University Registrar/Vice Chancellor to adjudicate the date of birth, pay fixation, and salary arrears claims within three months, with full due process. Dissatisfied parties may appeal to the High Court. The petition was disposed.
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