Judgment

S.C. AGRAWAL, J.

(1) SPECIAL leave granted.

(2) WE have heard learned counsel for the appellants in the appeals and the respondent in person in appeals arising out of Special Leave Petition (C) Nos. 14261-62 of 1992 and the learned counsel for the respondent in appeal arising out of Special Leave Petition (C) No. 14402 of 1992.

(3) THESE appeals are directed against the orders dated 4/03/1992 passed by the central Administrative tribunal, Principal bench, New Delhi, hereinafter referred to as the tribunal. Since they raise common questions for consideration they have been heard together and are being disposed of by this common order.

(4) DELHI, Andaman & Nicobar Islands Civil Service, hereinafter referred to as the Service, is governed by the Delhi and Andaman & Nicobar Islands Civil Service Rules, 1971, hereinafter referred to as the Rules. Initially the Service consisted of two grades, viz.. Grade I (Selection Grade) and Grade II. By memorandum dated 26/11/1987, the government of India decided that with effect from 1/01/1986, the pay structure of the Service would be as under: (i) Entry Grade Rs.2000-3500 Existing

(ii) Selection