#ACP scheme

The Allahabad High Court ruled that adverse entries or disciplinary punishments cannot override an employee's vested rights under the Assured Career Progression (ACP) scheme. The court emphasized that once ACP benefits accrue based on years of service, they cannot be denied even if juniors receive higher pay, ensuring protection of accrued career progression rights for government employees.

Punjab & Haryana High Court rules that disciplinary proceedings initiated after retirement cannot be used to withhold full pension or Assured Career Progression (ACP) benefits. The court directed payment of all retiral dues with 6% interest within two months, reinforcing that superannuation extinguishes the state's power to penalize through financial deprivation.