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E. P. Royappa v. State of Tamil Nadu & Anr.

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Reported as [1974] 2 S.C.R. 348
Decided 23 November 1973
Status Distinguished

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Constitution of India, Art. 3Z-Fundamental Right-Indian Administrative Sen'ice (Pay) Rules 1954 r. 9 sub-r. (I)-Declaration of equivalence-Mere violation of rule does not involve infringement of fundamental right. Constitution of India, Arts. 14, 16-Transfer of acting Chief Secretary to uon-cadre posts in the same grade as that of CVzief Secretary-Appointment and confirmation of ju11ior in tile post of Chief Secretary-Material or1 record must show that non cadre posts are inferior in 3tatus and responsibility. indian Administrative Service (Pay} Rules, 1954-Rule 9 sub-rule (1)­ Making of

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