1. The instant petition has been filed for the following relief:

“It is, therefore, most respectfully prayed that this writ petition may kindly be allowed and the respondents by way of appropriate writ, direction or order be issued against the respondents, directing therein to grant four tier pay scale to petitioner with effect from 01.01.1996 and the pay of the petitioner may be ordered to be re-fixed accordingly. The petitioner may also be held entitled to the grant of interest on the amount due @ 12% p.a. with effect from 01.01.1996 alongwith such other and further consequential benefits, as may be admissible to him. The cost of the petition may also be awarded to the petitioner and against the respondents and justice be done.”

2. The petitioner was appointed as Constable in the Police Department on 12.10.1957. He was promoted to the post of Inspector w.e.f. 31.08.1987 and was confirmed on said post w.e.f. 20.12.1990.

3. The petitioner retired on 31.07.1997. After his retirement, petitioner approached the erstwhile State Administrative Tribunal by way of O.A. No. 3571 of 2000 seeking direction to consider the petitioner for promotion to the post of Dy. S.P. on completion of two y