JUDGMENT

S.B. Sinha, J.—Leave granted.

2. Respondent herein is a statutory authority constituted under the Delhi Development Act, 1957. Appellant was appointed as Junior Engineer on 12.8.1976. It is contended by Appellant that he is a Graduate Degree Holder. He is said to be senior to Respondent Nos. 2 & 3 who are diploma holders. Appellant was promoted to the post of Assistant Engineer on 29.3.2001. He made a representation for upgradation of his pay-scale to Rs. 10,000-325-15,200, with seniority, which was not granted, although similar benefits had been granted to Respondent Nos. 2 & 3. He filed a writ petition before the Delhi High Court. A learned Single Judge of the High Court by an order dated 13.8.2002, directed Respondent to consider his representation within a period of six months. The said representation was rejected by Respondent by an order dated 23.9.2002 stating that he was not entitled thereto. In support of the said order, attention of Appellant was drawn to the norms laid down for fixation of seniority as well as for set up of pay.

3. Thereafter, a writ petition was filed by Appellant herein before the Delhi High Court. The said writ petition was dismissed by a learne