JUDGMENT

Jyoti Singh , J. - By way of the present writ petition, Petitioner seeks a writ of mandamus to the Respondents to make appointment to the post of Director, National School of Drama, as per the result of the selection process initiated on 28.07.2018, in a time-bound manner.

2. Brief narrative of facts, as set out in the writ petition, is that National School of Drama (hereinafter referred to as NSD) is a premier Institution in India for training and development of theatre personalities, and numerous noted professionals in the artistic space are alumni of the said Institution. Director, NSD is the de-facto Chief Executive of the Institution.

3. Vacancy for the post of Director, NSD was notified on the website of NSD on 28.07.2018. Tenure of the Director was five years with retirement age fixed at 62 years. Last date for submission of applications was 15.09.2018. Petitioner applied for the said post and received an interview call letter. Interviews were scheduled on 24.10.2018 and 25.10.2018. Petitioner was interviewed on 24.10.2018 by a Search-cum-Selection Committee (hereinafter