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28. In Grih Kalyan Kendra Workers' Union v. Union of India and Ors. , it was observed that-

the question of parity in pay scale cannot be determined by applying mathematical formula. It depends upon several factors namely nature of work, performance of duties, qualifications, the quality of work performed by them. It is also permissible to have classification in services based on hierarchy of posts, pay scale, value of work and responsibility and experience. The classification must, however, have a reasonable relation to the object sought to be achieved.

37. In Garhwal Jal Sansthan Karmachari Union and Anr. v. State of U.P. and Ors. (1997) SCC 24, the Apex Court in para 8 of the Judgment rejected the claim of pay parity between the employees of Jal Nigam and Jal Sansthan on the ground of qualitative difference in the duties, function and responsibilities in the two organizations.

38. In Union of India and Ors. v. Pradip Kumar Dey , the question of parity of pay scale of Naik, Radio Operator In CRPF and the employees working as Radio Operator in Directorate of Coordination Police Wireless came up for consideration on the principle of equal pay for equal work and the Apex Court negated the parity observing that the different pay scale prescribed taking into account hierarchy In service and other relevant factors cannot be interfered as it would disturb the entire chain of hierarchy.