ORDER

1. Vide para 18.14, the Shetty Commission has recommended-

Same DA formula as is being implemented at present to the Central Government employees be followed in the case of judicial officers in every State/UT." 2. The States of Tripura and Goa have complied with the recommendation, though belatedly.

3. The State of Tamil Nadu has filed an affidavit on 14-10-2004 stating that the instalments for the years 2002 and 2003 are still in arrears and could not be paid because of the financial crunch in the State. After hearing the learned counsel for the State of Tamil Nadu, we allow time till 30-6-2005 and hope that the compliance shall be reported within this much time.

4. The State of Kerala has filed an affidavit dated 11-1-2005 stating that because of financial stringency in the State it has not been able to comply with the recommendation. Inasmuch as all other States/UTs have implemented the recommendation, we expect the State of Kerala also to adopt a positive approach, accept the recommendation and report compliance within a reasonable time, latest by 30-6-2005.

5. Pursuant to the order dated 20-9-2004, on behalf of the State of Gujarat, an affidavit dated 1-12-2004 has been fil