In Brief
The State of Uttar Pradesh challenged a lower court judgment granting post-retirement benefits to an employee appointed irregularly. The Supreme Court disposed of the appeal by directing that while the employee would receive consequential benefits such as seniority recognition and promotion eligibility (based on his appointment date), full salary arrears would not be paid. Instead, compensation was awarded and mandated to be paid within six weeks with 10% annual interest for any delay, treating the employee under applicable law for retirement benefits calculation.
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