Heard Mr. P. D. Nair, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. S. P. Das, learned Standing counsel for the Labour and Employment Department appearing for the Respondent No.1 and Mr. R. M. Das, learned standing counsel, Director of Employment and Craftsman Training appearing for the respondent Nos. 2, 3 and 4. Also heard Mrs. D. Das Barman, learned Additional Senior Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the Respondent Nos. 5, 6 and 7. None has entered appearance for the respondent No.8.

2. The challenge presented in the present proceedings is to a Speaking Order dated 20.12.2013 issued by the Commissioner and Secretary to the Government of Assam, WPT & BC Department communicating the conclusions reached by the State Level Scrutiny Committee (SLSC) with regard to the Schedule Caste category status of the Petitioner herein.

3. As projected in the writ petition, the petitioner claims to belong to the “Mala” sub-caste which is recognized as a Schedule Caste within the State of Assam and accordingly, the Sub-Divisional Schedule Caste Development Board, Dhemaji had issued to the Petitioner a caste certificate on 16.07.2005 certifying that the petitioner belongs to the Schedu