(1.) The petitioner before this Court, who is a retired government servant has filed this present petition claiming benefit of annual increment, which fell due on 01.07.2016. The facts of the case reveal that the petitioner was appointed on 05.10.1976 and superannuated on 30.06.2016 is claiming the benefit of increment w.e.f. 01.07.2016.
(2.) The petitioner's contention is that under the 6 th Pay Commission recommendation, the date of increment fixed for every employee is 01 st July and the petitioner has worked for the whole year i.e. from 01 st of July to 30th June, however, he has not been granted increment as he was retired from service on 30/06/2016.
(3.) Learned counsel for the petitioner has argued before this Court that in similar circumstances the Madras High Court in the case of P.Ayyamperumal Vs. The Registrar, Central Administrative Tribunal and Others (W.P.No.15732/2017, decided on 15/09/2017. has granted increment, which was due on 01/07/2015 to the employee who superannuated on 30/06/2015. It has been stated that a SLP was dismissed in limine against the aforesaid order and therefore, the petitioners are also entitled for same relief.