Honble CHAUHAN, J.–These petitions have been filed for declaring the provisions of Rule 14 (1) (i) of the Rajasthan Civil Service (Revised Pay Scales) Rules, 1987, in so far as it prescribed 1.9.1986 as cut -off date for the purpose of grant of advance increment, ultra vires and for quashing the order dated 7.3.89 (Annexure 7) issuing the clarification for revision of pay scale, and all consequential orders (Annexures 12 to 27).

(2). The facts and circumstances giving rise to these cases are that the Union of India had issued directions to the Stats to create employment opportunities for the youth and in pursuance of the same, respondents issued an Advertisement dated 3.5.75 as part of Employment Promotion Programme (Annexure 1) and invited applications for training/apprenticeship on the post of Lower Division Clerks. Petitioners were selected for training vide letter dated 6.2.1976 (Annexure 2). During training, petitioners were asked to furnish bonds purporting to be under the Apprenticeship Act,1961, for payment of damages in case the training was abandoned before completion. After completion of the training, they were offered appointment by the Rajasthan State Electricity Board

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