( 1 ) THE short question which arises for my consideration in this petition is whether the State Government can frame a scheme to make it compulsory for English stenographers to undergo training in Gujarati stenography.

( 2 ) THE Government of Gujarat has in exercise of powers conferred by Article 309 of the Constitution of India framed recruit ent rules for appointment to the post of English Stenographer (First Grade) and English Stenographers (Second Grade) in the lower division of the Subordinate Secretariat Service. There are separate rules for English Stenoghaphers (First Grade) and English Stenographers (Second Grade ). Under these Recruitment Rules candidates selected for the post of English Stenographer (First Grade) and English Stenographer (Second Grade) are required to pass Gujarati and/or Hindi examination according to the rules framed in that behalf. The rules do not provide for training and passing of exam nation in Gujarati Stenography. In other words under the Recruitment Rules candidates selected for appointment as English Stenographers whether in First Grade or in Second Grade are not required to undergo any training or pass any examination in Guja