Kerala HC Directs Pay Scale Upgradation for Income Tax Officers

R. Prasannakumaran Nair Vs PCIT (Kerala High Court) The Kerala High Court has issued a landmark judgment in the case of R. Prasannakumaran Nair Vs PCIT, directing the upgradation of pay scales for Income Tax Inspectors and Officers. This decision comes in line with similar judgments by the Bombay and Calcutta High Courts, resolving a longstanding issue related to pay scale disparities. Background of the Case: The original petitioners sought notional fixation of upgraded pay scales applicable to Income Tax Inspectors and Officers from specific dates. They argued for parity with similar posts, c...