Petitioners, initially appointed as Lab Attendants in Group-D and later promoted to Clerks with pay fixed in the promotional grade, sought a writ quashing an order denying them a higher standard pay scale of ₹1400-2600. The court found no error in the State's stand and dismissed the petition.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
205 CWP-13261-1996 (O&M) Date of Decision: 18.01.2024
Som Nath and others …Petitioner(s)
Versus
State of Haryana and another …Respondent(s)
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA
Present:None for the petitioners
Mr. Rohit Arya, DAG, Haryana
TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA, J. (Oral)
This petition has been filed, inter alia , seeking a writ of certiorari quashing the order dated 12.09.1995, conveyed vide letter dated 20.10.1995, Annexure P-3; and a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to grant pay scale of ₹ 1400-2600 on the basis of higher pay scale on completion of 10/20 years of service.
PAYAL 2024.01.20 09:23 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment
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been considered for grant of higher standard pay scale on the basis of initial appointment on Group-D post.
(TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA) JUDGE
18.01.2024 Payal Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No
PAYAL 2024.01.20 09:23 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment
1 issue framed by the court
Whether petitioners promoted from Group-D Lab Attendant to Clerk could claim higher standard pay scale on the basis of initial Group-D appointment after availing promotional pay fixation.
Som Nath and others
State of Haryana
Respondent No. 2
Tribhuvan Dahiya
As recorded by the court registry
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