( 1 ) THIS writ petition has been filed against the order of the Central Administrative Tribunal dated 27. 4. 2001 copy of which is Annexure-10 to the writ petition.

( 2 ) WE have heard learned counsel for the parties.

( 3 ) THE petitioner (hereinafter referred to as I. C. A. R.) is a society registered under Societies registration Act. The Minister for Agriculture is ex-officio President of the Society and it is wholly funded by the Government of India. As stated in para 3 of the writ petition, the society was set up for undertaking scientific research in Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and other allied subjects. The research work is done by various institutions situated all over the country. The number of scientists and helping staff and their qualifications are fixed by the Indian Council of agricultural Research. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research does not make selection or appointment of such employees nor are they employees of Indian Council of Agricultural research. The grantee college/ institution invites applications and appoints staff required for the project. The pay scale is determined by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research but they work unde