S. K. MAL LODHA, J.

( 1 ) THIS writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution raises a short but interesting question regarding locus standi of the petitioner to maintain the petition in which he has sought issuance of appropriate writ, direction or order against the respondent (State of Rajasthan) to appoint a Commission of Inquiry headed by a Judge of this Court for the purpose of making inquiry into the following:-

1. Whether there has been a change in the cycle of climate so that heavy rains will continue to come to this area? 2. Has there been any failure on the part of any government agency in taking steps to prevent the breach of dam? 3. Was it possible for the government officials to have conveyed information of the incoming flood to all or any parts of the flood affected areas? 4. Did any government official fail to convey information even though it was possible so to do and what were the reasons therefor? 5. What is the extent of damage caused to human life and to property? 6. What measures are to be taken to rehabilitate those who have been affected by these flood waters both from the point of view of immediate steps and long term steps? 7. What steps shoul