ORDER

1. The dispute relates to the selection of Respondent 2 to the post of Assistant Archivist by the Subordinate Service Selection Board, Haryana, pursuant to an advertisement dated 7-12-1980. Under the advertisement, one post of Assistant Archivist was in the general category, two posts were reserved for ex-servicemen and two were reserved for Scheduled Castes. Respondents 1 and 2 applied for the post of Assistant Archivist under the general category. Under the advertisement, the requisite qualifications are :

(i) Masters degree or equivalent Honours degree in Modern Indian History with an optional paper of "post-1600 period" of a recognised university;

(ii) Diploma in Archives-Keeping;

(iii) Hindi up to matric standard. Desirable knowledge of typography, proof-reading and any Indian or foreign language besides English and Hindi.

The last date for submitting applications was 7-1-1982. After scrutinising the applications which were so received, interviews were held on 16-6-1981. The Subordinate Service Selection Board on 23-6-1981 recommended Respondent 2 for the said post. However, before any appointment order could be issued to Respondent 2, Respondent 1 filed a writ petition