In Brief
The Union of India challenged a High Court order granting non-functional financial upgradation benefits to respondents in security forces (RPF, BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB) equivalent to Organized Group 'A' Services. The Court did not decide on the merits but instead directed the Union to reconsider the matter within twelve weeks. The respondents sought equal pay for equal work based on DoPT's classification of their cadres as Organized Group 'A' Services. The Court noted that while equity considerations are valid, final authority rests with the Home Department and Cabinet, and decisions must be justified on functional grounds. The respondents were asked to provide duty charts to enable meaningful work comparison for future determination.">
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