1. None appears on behalf of the petitioner. On 10.05.2006 and 17.05.2006 also there was non-appearance and it was observed that in case of non-appearance on the next date appropriate order may be passed.

2. The case has a somewhat chequered history and in fairness to the parties we may recount certain facts without going into merit of the case.

3. The writ petition has been filed for quashing an order by which while extending the ad hoc appointment of officers of the Rajasthan Higher Judicial Service (RHJS) for another six months, ad hoc promotion/appointment of the petitioner to the RHJS was cancelled in continuation of the order dated 30.12.1996. The petitioner has also sought a direction that he may be deemed to be notionally/proforma promoted on the post of Additional District & Sessions Judge in the RHJS on officiating basis from 09.02.1995 when his next junior was given promotion with all consequential benefits, and for issuing posting order.

4. The case was heard on 012.2005 and adjourned to 012.2005 to enable the Counsel to take instructions from the petitioner. As noted in order dated 012.2005 the Court found that the petitioner had remained on deputation for ove