1. Heard learned counsel for the parties.

2. In challenge is the judgment and order dated 23.5.2008 passed by the Central Administrative Tribunal, Jodhpur Bench, Jodhpur (for short herein referred to as 'the Tribunal') in O.A. No.116/2007 whereby the writ petitioners' assailment of the communication no.10210/HS/778/EIC 2 dated 21.5.2007 circulating amongst others panel of FGM, HS-I and HS-II (category of placement of Master Craftsman) had been negatived. Essentially thereby, the DB Civil Writ Petition No.7395/2008 Chand Mohammed & Anr. v. Central Admn. Tribunal, Jodhpur & Ors. writ petitioners perceived claim of seniority in Highly Skilled category (for short herein referred to as 'HS') in terms of the policy of restructuring engrafted in the letter dated 20.5.2003 (Annex.P/3) was declined.

3. The facts in brief necessary for the disposal of the instant petition are that the petitioners entered the service under the respondents as skilled workman on 18.1.1978 and 6.8.1971 respectively and were recruited as HS-II on 22.3.1995. While they continued to serve as such, the policy aforementioned for restructuring the cadre of artisans staff in the defence establishment was enfor