Tripura High Court Strikes Down Fixed Pay Rule for New Government Recruits

The Tripura High Court struck down a 25-year-old State policy mandating fixed pay for the first five years of service for newly recruited government employees, holding it to be unconstitutional.

The Court ruled that employees appointed to sanctioned posts through competitive examinations are entitled to draw regular pay from the first day of service.

It observed that continuation of fixed pay after a regular appointment violates principles of equality and service jurisprudence.

The Court allowed the writ petitions filed by teachers and other employees, while directing petitioners to pay costs and permitting them to seek further relief if the government fails to implement the decision.