( 1 ) THESE appeals under letters patent are directed against the judgment and order of a learned single judge, dated 31-5-2005 in WP Nos. 6372-73; 6376 and 6382 of 2003.

( 2 ) THE respondents had claimed for directions to the appellant (Bureau of Indian Standards, hereafter BIS) to promote them as Scientists-D in the pay- scale of Rs. 12,000-375-16,500/- on the date of their completion of 5 years of service in the lower grade, under a scheme known as the Flexible Complementing Scheme (hereinafter referred to as `the Scheme ).

( 3 ) THE BIS is governed by statutory regulations. The relevant provision, viz Regulation 9 of Bureau of Indian Standards (Recruitment to Scientific Cadre) Regulation, 1988, read as follows:"9. Promotion to the Posts up to System Scientist-E [director (selection Grade)]" (1) The selection for promotions shall be made from amongst the scientific cadre officers serving in the next lower grade by the standing staff committee of Selection Committee `a as the case may be, on the recommendations of the Assessment Committee appointed by the Director General under sub-regulation (3 ). Selection of officers for promotion shall be made on the basis of assessment pro

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