( 1 ) IT is a petition by 20 persons, who claim to have been working as Head Constables in various police stations in different Districts of the State of Uttar Pradesh.

( 2 ) PETITIONERS claim that they were working on the date of filing of petition in the pay scale of Rs. 1,640-2. 900 having their designation as Head Constables. According to the petitioners, this promotional pay scale in the cadre of Head Constable is the minimum in the pay scale provided for a cadre of Sub-Inspector. Relevant details have been given in paragraphs 2 and 3 of the writ petition as well as chart filed as Annexure-1 to the writ petition. Petitioners claim that respective duties assigned to different cadres and officers have been provided in the Police Regulations. Regulations 55 to 57 provide for duties of Head Constable.

( 3 ) REGULATION 51 of the U. P. Police Regulations lays down duties assigned to a person working on the post of Sub-Inspector. It is contended that the duties as contemplated under relevant paragraphs of the Police Regulation provide for duties of the Head Constable, which do not include investigation of cases. The petitioners further contended that the appointment on