Kerala High Court Clarifies: Ad Hoc Service Excluded from Financial Upgradation under Career Progression Schemes

Introduction: In a recent development, the Union of India has challenged an order of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) related to financial upgradation under the Assured Career Progression Scheme (ACP) and the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACP). The judgment, delivered by the High Court of Kerala, sheds light on the intricacies of service rules and eligibility criteria for such upgradations. Key Points from the Judgment: 1. Background: - The…