In Brief
The Union of India challenged a High Court order granting financial upgradation to three railway employees (Enquiry-Cum-Reservation Clerks) under the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme. The Supreme Court found that critical legal issues—particularly whether a transfer to Commercial Clerk positions constituted the first promotion—were not adequately examined by either the Tribunal or the High Court. Without clarity on these material facts, the Court set aside both lower orders and remanded the matter to the Tribunal for fresh consideration on merits, directing it to independently examine all issues without prior influence.
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