The matter arises in this way Prior to April 1, 1966, only shorthand writers were attached to the Chief Justice and Judges of the High Court.
In 1970 they were redesigned as personal Assistants to the Judges.
On April 1, 1966, the shorthand writers were designated as selection grade shorthand writers due to revision of pay.
On February 8, 1980, the Association of Personal Assistants made a representation to the State Government companyplaining that for want of promotional outlets, they were frustrated by stagnation.
The petitioners belong to the category of the Personal Assistants, although they were initially appointed at Court Stenographers.
The pay scale of the Personal Assistants as well as Courts Stenographers was the same.
1000 50 1500/ with effect from October 25, 1982.
Jagannatha Shetty, J. The petitioners are personal Assistants in the High Court of Bombay.
