Synopsis

The petitioners, Laboratory Assistants working in various aided colleges in Maharashtra, sought the revised pay scale of Rs.4,000-6,000 as per Government Resolution dated 27.02.2006. The State did not dispute the applicability of the resolution. The High Court allowed the writ petition, holding that: (i) the issue was no longer res integra as a coordinate bench had already decided similar matters; (ii) the petitioners were entitled to the revised pay scale; (iii) the respondents were directed to release all monetary benefits within three months.

1. Heading of the judgment

High court of judicature at bombay nagpur bench, nagpur

Writ petition no. 5950 of 2025

Shri nitin anandrao pathode & ors. (petitioners) vs. Chief secretary, higher & technical education dept., mumbai & ors. (respondents)

Coram: hon’ble mr. justice y.g. khobragade and hon’ble mr. justice sushil m. ghodeswar

Core Law: Service Law – Pay scales – Government Resolutions – Implementation of revised pay scales – Laboratory Assistants in aided colleges – Entitlement to benefits under Government Resolution dated 27.02.2006.

Court: High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Nagpur Bench
Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Y.G. Khobragade and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sushil M. Ghodeswar (Division Bench)
Date of Judgment: June 16, 2026
Case No.: Writ Petition No. 5950 of 2025

2. Legal framework

Major laws and provisions involved:

• Government Resolution dated 27.02.2006 – Revised pay scales for Laboratory Assistants in aided colleges

• Service law – Pay scales and monetary benefits for non-teaching staff

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