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administrative deputation

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Article 14 | Arbitrary Deputation Without Extra Remuneration Violates Equal Protection: Himachal Pradesh HC
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|Himachal Pradesh High Court

Article 14 | Arbitrary Deputation Without Extra Remuneration Violates Equal Protection: Himachal Pradesh HC

The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that deputing a government employee to a distant location without additional compensation is arbitrary and violates Article 14, as it lacks reasonable classification. The judgment underscores that public employment transfers must align with constitutional guarantees of equality, affecting service law and administrative practices.