JUDGMENT :

1. Heard Mr. K. N. Choudhury, the learned Senior counsel assisted by Mr. R. M. Deka, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and Mr. U. K. Nair, the learned Senior counsel assisted by Ms. S. Sharma, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent Nos. 2 and 3. I have also heard Mr. A. Chetry, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent No. 4.

2. This is an application filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India challenging the minutes of the meeting of the Selection Board dated 08.02.2021 whereby the respondent No.4 was recommended for promotion and appointment in the post of Head Assistant in the Office of District and Sessions Judge, Lakhimpur at North Lakhimpur; for cancellation of the said minutes of the meeting of the Selection Board dated 08.02.2021; for setting aside the order dated 10.02.2021 issued by the District and Sessions Judge, Lakhimpur at North Lakhimpur thereby promoting and appointing the respondent No.4 in the post of Head Assistant in the Office of District and Sessions Judge, Lakhimpur at North Lakhimpur and for cancellation of the same; for setting aside the rejection of the candidature of the peti