T. Nandakumar Singh, J.

1. By this writ petition, the petitioner is assailing the order of the Government of Manipur being No. 4(8)/3/93-SE(S) Pt.-III, dated the 6th July, 2004, for according approval to the re-designation of the lone post of Sports Promotion Officer of Educations) Department, Manipur, held by Shri M. Chourajit Singh (respondent No. 3), who is admittedly not eligible for the post of Joint Director (Physical Education) under the relevant Recruitment Rules framed by the Government of Manipur vide order No. 1/7/63-S, dated the 3rd July, 1963, as Joint Director (Sports/Physical) in his grade pay with immediate effect and until further orders in public interest.

2. Heard Mr. Kh. Tarunkumar, learned Counsel appearing for the writ petitioner. Also heard Mr. Y. Ashang, learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent Nos. 1 and 2 as well as Mr. H.S. Paonam along with Mr. N. Jotendro, learned Counsels appearing for the respondent No. 3.

Factual Background:

3. The petitioner is now serving as Physical Education Promotion Officer on regular basis in the Education Departments), Government of Manipur. The respondent No. 3 was initially appointed as a substituted tea