( 1 ) THE petitioner has filed the writ petition challenging the adverse remarks made by the High Court for the years 1994 and 1995 at one go and seeking promotion from the date on which his juniors were promoted to the Delhi Higher Judicial Service. The facts have to be stated in some detail in view of the circumstances under which the petitioner s case has been dealt with by the High Court. The petitioner joined Delhi Judicial Service on 28. 1. 1978. He was put on selection grade of Rs. 3700-5000 in June, 1993 w. e. f. 31. 5. 1991 as he has been having good service record. The petitioner was assigned with the work of Addl. Rent Controller for the period from 22. 3. 1992 to 24. 8. 1995by the High Court. By order dated 8. 6. 1993 the petitioner was entrusted financial powers by the learned District Judge. The order reads as under:

"whereas Shri J. B. Geol, Addl. District and Sessions Judge and Shri R. P. Malik, Drawing and Disbursing Officers of this office will not be available w. e. f. 11. 6. 93 to 22. 6. 93, therefore, the undersigned in exercise of power as Head of Department under Rule 10 (a) of the Delegation of Financial Power, hereby declare Shri P. D. Gup