JUDGMENT :

With consent of the parties, hearing of the matter has been done through video conferencing and there is no complaint whatsoever regarding audio and visual quality.

2. The instant writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking following reliefs:

(i). For issuance of writ, order(s), direction(s) in the nature of Certiorari or any other appropriate Writ thereby directing the Respondents to issue the Appointment to Petitioner under the Horizontal Reservation of Sports Quota.

(ii). To stay the Issuance of Appointments letters to the Finally Selected Candidates and Reserve One (1) Seat for the Petitioner as the Final Result declares the selection of 107 Candidates in total, until the Final Disposal of the Writ and the Ascertainment of Petitioners Right.

(iii). To Quash Non-Acceptance or Rejection of Petitioner’s Candidature as an “Outstanding Sports Person”, pursuant to Horizontal Reservation of Sports Quota under the Advertisement – 12/2018, as claimed by the Petitioner and duly acknowledged by the Respondent no. 1 JPSC.

(iv).To dire