JUDGMENT

B. P. JEEVAN REDDY, J.:—Leave granted.

2. Heard counsel for the Union of India and the Respondents.

3. A common question arises in all these appeals which are directed against the judgment of the Central Administrative Tribunal, Calcutta Bench. It would be sufficient if we refer to the facts in Union of India v. Sanjay Pant (Appeal arising from SLP (C) 10396/ 91).

4. The respondent was granted a scholarship by the Andaman and Nicobar Administration for prosecuting his study in M.A. (Economics) at Jhansi in the State of Uttar Pradesh. He had to and he did execute a personal bond to serve Andaman and Nicobar Administration for a minimum period of three years soon after obtaining the qualification, failing which he was obliged to refund the scholarship. He was granted another scholarship for study in diploma course in the Indian Institute of Science, Ranchi, during the year 1986-87. This scholarship also carried a similar condition to serve the Andaman and Nicobar Administration for a period of three years after completing his course of study.

5. By a memorandum dated 24-12-1986, he was asked to appear before the Interview Board for selection to the post of Statistical Assistant