Service Law – Time-Bound Pay Scale – Entitlement – Shiksha Karmi (Teacher) – Eligibility Criteria – Minimum Qualifying Service – Appointment Date – Clarifications/Circulars – Retrospective Cancellation – Effect.The petitioner, appointed as Shiksha Karmi Grade-II on May 29, 2009, sought a time-bound pay scale benefit. The relevant circulars for such benefits were analyzed, particularly a circular dated November 2, 2011, which granted time-bound pay scales after 12 years of service, and its sub