In Brief
Civil service employees sought financial upgradation under the Modified Assurance Career Progression (MACP) Scheme. The Supreme Court upheld the scheme as neither arbitrary nor violating constitutional equality rights, as it serves as a legitimate fallback option when promotions are delayed. While the Court acknowledged certain implementation anomalies, it rejected the challenge to the scheme itself. It directed the government to undertake a time-bound review of the cadre structure through the Joint Committee to address stagnation issues and resolve identified implementation problems within the bounds of law.">
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