ORDER :

Maheshan Nagaprasanna, J.

1. The petitioner in this writ petition has sought for the following prayers:

"WHEREFORE, the petitioner most respectfully prays that this Hon'ble Court be pleased to:

(i) Issue a writ in the nature of certiorari or any other appropriate writs or directions/orders, quashing Clause No. 2(e) of 'Policy for Recruitment, Succession Planning and Career Progression for Officers' of the Circular No. 219/HRMD PA-11/2014 dated 13.11.2014 issued by respondent No. 2 produced at Annexure-A insofar as it pertains to introduction of personal interview and the weightage given for the marks in the interview for promotion is concerned as arbitrary, invalid and unconstitutional, violating Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India;

(ii) Issue a writ of mandamus, any other appropriate writ/directions/orders directing respondent No. 1 to promote the petitioner to the post of General Manager (Grade 'E') with his original seniority with effect from 31.12.2014 with all consequential benefits thereof;"

In substance, the challenge of the petitioner is to Policy for Promotion, Succession, Planning and Career Progression as depicted in Circular dated 13.11.2014-Annexure-A.

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