(1.) Leave granted. Heard the parties.
(2.) The appellant, who was working as Mason on daily wages from June 1988, was regularised with effect from 7-10-1998 by order dated 29-2-2000. As there was no vacant post of Mason Grade II where he could be regularised, he was accommodated in the vacant post of Washerman making, it clear that until a post of Mason Grade II was available, his salary will be in the pay scale of Rs 2550-3200.
(3.) Feeling aggrieved, the appellant filed a writ petition before the High Court in the year 2005 praying for a direction to grant him the benefit of pay scale of Rs 3050-4590 applicable to the posts of Mason Grade II and Washerman, from 7-10-1998. He also claimed confirmation of his service on the post of Mason Grade II with all consequential benefits.