(1.) THE respondents preferred S.W.P. No. 1878/92 on 8 -7 -19921 requesting the Court that in view of doctrine of equal pay for equal work, the shepherds of Sheep Husbandry Department being entitled to get the same salary which is being paid to Forest Guards of the Forest Department, the respondents of the petition be directed to pay accordingly.
(2.) LEARNED single Judge after hearing the matter directed the present appellants to pay the petitioner -shepherds pay and grade of Forest Guard in J and K State with effect from the date the last revision was given effect to, so as to bring the case of shepherds at par with Forest Guards with regard to parity of pay, so as to fulfil constitutional obligation of equal pay for equal work.
(3.) WITH a view to understand the disputes between the parties, it would be necessary to refer the facts which are disclosed in the petition.