Grade Pay-Based Financial Upgradation Under Centre's Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme Upheld: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has upheld the validity of the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) introduced by the Central Government and dismissed a batch of petitions challenging the policy. The Court held that the scheme, which grants financial upgradation to the immediate next higher Grade Pay instead of the Grade Pay attached to the next promotional post, is a valid policy decision and does not violate Article 14 of…