VIKASH JAIN, J.:–Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the respondents through video conference.

2. The present writ petition has been filed for the following reliefs as formulated by the petitioner—

“(a) To set aside the order dated 15.05.2019 passed in O.A./050/00148/2016 by CAT, Patna Bench, Patna whereby and whereunder the Hon’ble CAT was pleased to decline the genuine grievance of petitioner merely on limitation to Quash/set aside the order No. F28036/ (Grievance) 2015-KVS P.S./11968 dated 12/15.01.2016 by which the respondents rejected the request of the petitioner dated 29.11.2006 for pay fixation on the basis of option given 01.01.2006 in place of 01.11.2005 on promotion from the date of next increment in view of the order passed in O.A. No. 568/2011 (Nandjee Singh V/S VOI) dated 12.03.2015 which is not only similar but also promoted on the same notification.

(b) To direct the respondents to fix the pay scale on the option given i.e. 01.01.2006 and to consequential benefit.”

3. The short facts according to the petitioner, a Teacher in the Kendriya Vidyalaya, are that on the recommendation of Departmental Promotion Committee held on 04.08.2006, 12 PGTS