Judgement

K. JAGANNATHA SHETTY, J.:- This appeal by leave is directed against the judgment of the Central Administrative Tribunal dated 11 November 1988 in O. A. No. 1677 of 1988. The events leading to the appeal are these:

2. On 20 February 1958, Bal Kishan, the appellant, was enrolled as a Constable in Delhi Police. On 1 February 1964, he was promoted to officiate as Head Constable. His confirmation as Head Constable was delayed on account of certain adverse remarks against him. That adverse remarks were later expunged and he was confirmed in 1969. This has delayed his promotion as Sub-Inspector ,(SI). Complaining bout the belated confirmation" and seeking further promotion, he filed a writ petition in Delhi High Court. The High Court by judgment dated 25 September 1984 allowed the writ petition and directed the respondents to confirm the appellant w.e.f. 1 February 1966 with all consequential benefits. The operative portion of the order of the High Court is as under:

"It is apparent that the petitioner is to be considered as a permanent head constable with effect from February 1, 1966. In that view of the matter, on re-fixation of his seniority in that rank, he is to be considered