( 1 ) THE petitioners, who are members of research faculty (Scientific and Design Staff) of the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, aggrieved of the non-implementation of the revised pay scale, as announced by the Government of India in its order dated 19th April, 1990, which has been made applicable only to the teaching staff, preferred this petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India on 27th March, 1992.

( 2 ) NOTICE to show cause was directed to be issued on 8th April, 1992. On 6th November, 1992, it was observed that respondents 1 had to take a decision with regard to the revision of pay scales of the Research/design staff; which had already been recommended by the I. I. T. Council. Respondent No. 2 on or about 15th July, 1992. Accordingly, respondent No. 1 was directed to take a decision on the said question within a period of eight weeks. Decision was not taken with the time allowed An application was made seeking extension of time by another six weeks. On 16th February, 1993, while granting extension to take a decision on or before 9th March, 1993, it was directed that in case final decision is not taken by that date, the petitioners shall be pai