(1.) The petitioner has sought quashing of order dated 01.06.2012, whereby the benefit of increment w.e.f. 14.07.2004, has been denied.
(2.) Heard the learned counsel appearing for the parties and perused the documents on record.
(3.) A counter affidavit has been filed taking a plea that in view of the Government letter/circular, the exemption from passing departmental examination becomes effective from the date on which the exemption order is passed. Paragraph nos. 8 to 11 are extracted below: