In Brief
The State of Odisha challenged an order from the State Administrative Tribunal that quashed a Finance Department order and allowed applicants to retain their grade pay under a particular scheme. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and remanded the matter to the High Court for fresh consideration, directing that all contentions of both parties be addressed in the proceedings. The Court emphasized that the High Court should decide the petitions expeditiously in accordance with law.
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