Arun Kumar Goel—1. We have heard learned counsel for the parties and have also examined the record of the case file.

2. Facts as they emerge from the record are that the appellant sent application for the post of Assistant District Attorney, Class-1 (Gazetted) through respondent No.3 on 27.9.2006. Further according to the appellant, he was assured by the said respondent that it will reach the destination the next day, i.e. on 28.9.2006 as generally all letters sent reach the next day. Receipt of courier is issued by ~aid respondent No.3. Instead of the letter being deliver in the office, i.e. H.P State Public Service Commission, Shimla on either the next day or a day thereafter, it reached the said office on 4th October, 2006. As per advertisement last date for receipt of such applications was 30.9.2006, so far candidates like appellant were concerned. In case of other applicants residing in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshdweep, Ladakah Division of J&K State, Sikkim, Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Arunchal Pradesh, Bharmour & Pangi Sub Div. of Chamba Distt., Dodrakwar of Shimla Distt., Kinnaur and L&S Distt. of H.P., last date was 15.10.2006.

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