MOHAN SINGH Vs. UNION OF INDIA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) AFTER getting enrolled with Border Security Force (hereinafter to be referred as `the Force') as Constable in the year 1969 the petitioner did "stockman Course" in the year 1976-77 from Animal Husbandry School, Jaipur. Accordingly, an appointment was given to him as Head Constable (Stockman) in the pay scale of Rs. 225-308 on 6-6-1978 in Veterinary Branch of the Force.

(2.) THE respondents under an order dated 19-4-1990 allowed a pay scale of Rs. 260-400 to two other Stockman viz. , S/sh. Mool Singh and Doongar Singh w. e. f. February 1973 and December 1985 respectively. THE pay scale of Rs. 260-400 was also given to one another Stockman Sh. C. O. Kurien from the year 1978 though he did the course of Stockman in the year 1981-82. Aggrieved by disparity in the pay scales granted to Stockman the petitioner submitted various representations to the respondents but of no consequence. Thus, he filed this petition for writ claiming for "the pay scale of Rs. 260-400 w. e. f. 6-6-1978 and subsequent fixation of pay keeping above pay scale as base. "

(3.) ACCORDINGLY, this petition for writ is allowed. The respondents are directed to make fixation of the petitioner's pay in the pay scale of Rs. 260-400 w. e. f. 6-6-1978. The petitioner shall be entitled to all consequential benefits as a consequent to fixation of his pay in the terms above. The petitioner shall also be entitled for getting arrears accruing in view of the fixation of his pay in the pay scale of Rs. 260-400 w. e. f. 6-6-1978 with interest at the rate of 6. 5% per annum. No order as to costs. .