ORDER

This appeal by special leave is directed against the judgment of the Division Bench of the High Court dated 7.4.1997 dismissing special appeal of the appellant thereby upholding the order of dismissal of a writ petition by a learned Single Judge of that Court dated 7.11.1996.

2. Respondent No. 1 advertised 113 vacancies for recruitment to the Rajasthan Judicial Service. The appellant applied for one of the posts in response to the said advertisement. In the written examination conducted by respondent No. 1 on 16th/17th October, 1994, for recruitment to the Rajasthan Judicial Service, the appellant appeared and was declared successful. Subsequently, the appellant was also issued an interview letter on 22nd April, 1995. He was required to appear for an interview on 17th May, 1995. Unfortunately, the appellant fell ill on 14th May, 1995 and was advised complete bed rest. He accordingly requested for postponement of the date of his interview vide a letter dated 14th May, 1995. He sent medical certificate in support of the letter for postponement of his interview. Deputy Secretary to Rajasthan Public Service Commission thereupon postponed the date of interview from 17th May to 22nd