S. B. SINHA, C. J.

( 1 ) IN these writ petitions the validity of g. O. Ms. No. 54, Irrigation (Ser. IV-2) department, dated 15-2-1983 has been questioned. . HISTORY:

( 2 ) THERE was single Engineering department in the State of Andhra Pradesh for executing various works in different fields. The Madras Engineering Service rules issued in G. O. Ms. No. 2690, dated 28-9-1953 were made applicable to the engineers of, Andhra State prior to formation of State of Andhra Pradesh. The said rules were followed even after the formation of Andhra Pradesh State.

( 3 ) THE Madras Engineering Subordinate service Rules issued in G. O. Ms. No. 2732 dated 30-9-1953 are followed in the State of andhra Pradesh with certain amendments from time to time. The post of Supervisor was included as Category 1 of Branch 1 to which the qualifications of Degree in engineering and also Diploma Engineering were prescribed. The Supervisors possessing degree qualification were called as Junior Engineers whereas others as supervisors, according to Rule 1. The pay of junior Engineer is more than that of supervisor.

( 4 ) ROADS and Buildings Department, panchayat Raj Engineering Department, public Health and Municipal E

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