M.C. JAIN, Actg. C.J.—By this writ petition the petitioner seeks a declaration that the termination of his services is illegal and that the respondents be directed to reinstate the petitioner with all consequential benefits.

2. The petitioners case is that the petitioner was given appointment on the post of Forest Guard vide order dated 17.11.88 in pursuance of his selection by the Selection Board. The petitioners name was forwarded by the Employment Exchange, Chittorgarh in pursuance of the advertisement dated November 24, 1987. The petitioners appointment was made after regular selection in Famine Relief Work. The petitioner was posted vide order Anx. 2 dated November 23, 1988 in the Office of the Assistant Conservator of Forests Patrolling Party, Pratapgarh. Subsequently, the Government created permanent posts of Forest Guards and out of the list which was prepared by the Selection Board, on the basis of which appointment orders were issued, appointments were made vide order Anx. 3 dated May 26, 1988. The petitioner was not given appointment.

3. The respondents case is that the petitioner was not given appointment as he was over age at that time.

4. The question that arises for con

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