S JAMALUDEEN Vs. HIGH COURT OF MADRAS

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Application for impleadment is dismissed.

(2.) These appeals concern the subordinate judicial officials of the High Court at Madras. Having heard learned counsel, we had, on 23rd September, 1998, taken the view that, considering the facts and circumstances, the intervention of the High Court itself was required. The Chief Justice of the High Court and/or a Committee nominated by him was required to invite and consider representations by all the judicial officers concerned and hear all or such of them as might be considered necessary. The order stated:

(3.) Pursuant to the aforesaid directions, a report has been submitted on 9th March, 1999 signed by the then acting Chief Justice and another learned Judge. The report states that, on overall consideration and to find a fair, just and equitable solution as required by our order, and with a view that the officers who are working already in higher posts be not to be demoted and those who remain in service be also accommodated, the following is proposed: