ORDER 1. We have heard Mr. Rajan Kumar Chourasia and Ms. Rekha Pandey, learned counsel, appearing for the appellant(s) and Mr. Ankur Chhibber, learned counsel, appearing for the respondent(s). 2. The only issue which requires consideration is as to whether arrears of salary is to be paid to the respondent(s) or not. 3. The submission of the learned counsel for the appellant(s) is that in view of the policy laid down vide Circular dated 02.06.2012 and the subsequent corrigendum dated 14.08.2012, the only benefit extended to the respondent(s) was of relaxation and promotion with the specific rider that no back-wages would be paid. 4. It is, however, submitted that the judgment(s) and order(s) of the High Court are subsequent to the aforesaid policy decisions and there was no challenge made to this policy decision by the respondent(s). 5. The submission is that in view of the above, the respondents would not be entitled to any arrears. However, they have already been extended benefit of promotion and notional fixation of their salary has also been made and, in case, there is any lacuna in fixation of their salary, the respondents would be free to point out, which will be duly addressed by the appellant(s) as per law. 6. In view of the above, these appeals succeed to the extent that the back-wages awarded by the High Court under the impugned judgment(s) and order(s) is set aside. Rest of the order is maintained. 7. The appeal(s) are disposed of in the above terms. 8. Pending application(s), if any, shall stand disposed of.