JUDGMENT OF 13.7.1972 — JOINED CASES 55 TO 76, 86, 87 AND 95/71 BESNARD v COMMISSION

In Joined Cases 55 to 76/71, 86, 87 and 95/71

THE COURT (First Chamber) composed of: J. Mertens de Wilmars (Rapporteur), President of Chamber, A. M. Donner and R. Monaco, Judges, Advocate-General: K. Roemer Registrar: A. Van Houtte

gives the following

JUDGMENT

Issues of fact and of law

I — Summary of facts and procedure

II — Conclusions

1. In Case 55/71

2. In Case 56/71

3. In Case 57/71

4. In Case 58/71

5. In Case 59/71

6. In Case 60/71

7. In Case 61/71

8. In Case 62/71

9. In Case 63/71

10. In Case 64/71

11. In Case 65/71

12. In Case 66/71

13. In Case 67/71

14. In Case 68/71

15. In Case 69/71

16. In Case 70/71

17. In Case 71/71

18. In Case 72/71

19. In Case 73/71

20. In Case 74/71

21. In Case 75/71

22. In Case 76/71

23. In Case 86/71

24. In Case 87/71

25. In Case 95/71

III — Submissions and arguments of the parties

A — Argument based on the infringement of Articles 46, 62 and 66 of the Staff Regulations and of the principle of maintenance of the level of basic salary

B — Argument based on the infringement of Articles 44 and 46

C — Argument based on the infringement of the rule of equality of officials

D — As to the classification sought by the applicants

Grounds of judgment

Costs