#time-bound pay scale

The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that a Patwari with over 30 years of service is entitled to the third time-bound pay scale under state circulars, affirming legitimate expectation and binding precedent from prior rulings. This decision mandates prompt adjudication of such claims and sets a clear standard for equitable pay progression in state-level revenue service roles.

Chhattisgarh High Court rules that state circulars granting time-bound pay scales after 10, 20, and 30 years of service create enforceable legitimate expectations. The court directs authorities to decide a Patwari’s claim for the third increment within three months, reinforcing that administrative promises must be honored under Article 14.