S. B. Sinha and G. C. Bharuka, JJ.

1. The question as to whether the petitioners are entitled to monetary benefits by way of enhancement of salary, increments etc. with effect from 31-12-1981 and consequent upon their payment in the aforementioned date is the question involved in this application.

2. Bereft of all unnecessary details the fact of the matter is as follows :-

3. The petitioner No.1 was appointed in the Bihar Military Police service on 11-8-1955 and was promoted to the post of Subedar on officiating basis on 16-5-1975. He was also confirmed subsequently from that date.

4. The petitioner No.2 was initially appointed in Bihar Military police Service on 6-1-1957 and was ultimately promoted to the post of subedar on officiating basis with effect from 1-7-1975 and was confirmed on that post with effect from 26-7-1976.

5. The petitioners claim themselves entitled to be promoted as Dy. Supdt. of Police in the Police service on the basis of their respective seniority or other employee.

6. The State issued two circulars dated 5-11-1980 and 20th July, 1981 in terms whereof the seniority was directed to be counted from the date from which the incumbent started substantive