JUDGMENT :

1. Instant petition has been filed by the petitioner with the following prayer:-

It is, therefore, most respectfully prayed that present writ petition may kindly be allowed and :-

a) Issue an appropriate writ, order or direction, whereby Respondents be directed to issue appointment in favour of Petitioner on the post of Subject Matter Specialist (Home Science) in terms of Employment Advertisement dated 17.4.2017, with all consequential benefits and reliefs.

b) Issue an appropriate writ, order or direction, whereby Respondents be directed to operate the wait list/reserve list and give appointment on the basis of same with all consequential benefits and reliefs. In alternative, the period of six month for operating the wait list/reserve list may be extended.

c) Any other appropriate order or direction which the Hon’ble Court may deem just, proper in the facts and circumstances of the case may kindly be passed in favour of the petitioner.

d) Cost of the Writ Petition may also be awarded in favour of the petitioner.”

2. Counsel for the petitioner submits that pursuant to the advertisement dated 17.4.2017, the petitioner participated in the process for selection for appointment on t