JUDGMENT

V. Ramasubramanian, J.

1. These civil appeals arise out of a common order passed by the Division Bench of the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad confirming the order of the learned Single Judge, holding that the respondents possessing a degree of BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurved in Medicine and Surgery) should be treated at par with the doctors holding MBBS degrees and that they are entitled to the benefits of the recommendations of the Tikku Pay Commission.

2. We have heard the learned counsel appearing for the parties.

3. On the basis of a Memorandum of Settlement dated 21.08.1989 entered into by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare with the Joint Action Council of Service Doctors Organisation, a High-Power Committee was constituted on 03.05.1990 with Shri R.K. Tikku as its Chairman, for the purpose of improving the service conditions and prospects of the doctors in Government service.

4. This Committee held 30 meetings during the period from June-1990 to October-1990 and submitted its recommendations under a Report dated 31.10.1990. The recommendations contained in this Report w