Shimla, June 18 -- In a significant decision that could have wide-ranging implications for uniformed personnel in Himachal Pradesh, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to consider revising the pay scale of firemen in accordance with a 2012 notification that previously revised pay scales for several categories, including police constables.

A single bench of Justice Sandeep Sharma observed, "Since firemen discharge responsibilities comparable to those of constables, there appears to be no reason to deny them similar benefits of pay revision." The Court emphasised that firemen not only meet the same educational qualifications as constables (10+2), but also undergo additional specialised training.

The petition ...