1. Three posts of Lecturer in Electronics and Communica- tion in Government College of Engineering and Technology were referred by the State Government in the Higher Education Department to the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission for selection of eligible candidates. Three candidates figured in the Select List prepared by the Commission. The petitioners name, however, figured fourth in the Waiting List prepared by the Commission along with the Select List. Apprehending that the State Government may allow the Waiting List Panel to expire without considering his claim to regularization in service, the petitioner approached this Court claiming inter alia confirmation/ permanent adjustment/ regularization against the post of Lecturer in Government College of Engineering and Technology, besides seeking extension of the validity period of Waiting List.

2. The respondents contest the petitioners claim saying that Stop-gap arrangement of petitioners continuance with the respondents does not entitle him to seek regularization in service and that the Waiting List Panel was not required to be operated for non-availability of any post.

3. Petitioners CMP No. 904/02 was allowed by the Cou

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