JUDGMENT

Goutam Bhaduri, J. - Heard.

2. By way of the present petition, the writ of quo warranto is prayed for challenging the appointment of respondent No.3 namely Alok Shukla made on:-

(i) 30.05.2020 whereby the respondent No.3 was appointed on contract basis as Principal Secretary, Parilamentary Affairs, State of Chhattisgarh and has been given the additional charge of Principal Secretary, School Education Department, State of Chhattisgarh vide Annexure P-1.

(ii) 01.06.2020 whereby the respondent No.3 has been given the additional charge of President, Chhattisgarh Madhyamik Shiksha Mandal, President Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board and the Principal Secretary, Skill Development, Technical Education and Employment Department vide Annexure P-2.

3. The facts are, after retirement of respondent No.3, he has been appointed on contract basis by State. The appointment is made by the respondents/State in exercise of powers under Chhattisgarh Civil Services (Contractual Appointment) Rules, 2012 (hereinafter referred to as ''the Rules, 2012''). The respondent No.3 was an officer of Indian Administrative Services and held the different posts in the Government. It is contended tha