In Brief
The respondent, an Assistant Conservator of Forest, challenged the withdrawal of financial upgradation benefits granted under the Revised Assured Career Progression Scheme. The State claimed excess payment and sought recovery, while the respondent contended the benefits were lawfully due. The Tribunal and High Court dismissed the State's challenge, but the High Court gave no reasoned findings. The Supreme Court remanded the matter to the High Court to reconsider all parties' contentions and provide a substantive reasoned decision on the applicability of the RACP Scheme, the counting of prior promotions as benefits, and the legal effect of subsequent Government clarifications.
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