V.M. Velumani, J.

Writ Appeal is preferred against the order dated 07.4.2014, made in W.P.(MD).No.15121 of 2012.

2. Writ petition was filed by the first respondent to quash the impugned proceedings bearing R.C.No.51080/NGB.1(1)/2012, dated 19.11.2012, issued by the second appellant and consequently to direct the second appellant to publish the “C” list on the basis of the seniority of the Sub-Inspectors of Police eligible for promotion, to the post of Inspectors.

3. The said writ petition was allowed by order dated 07.4.2014. Against the said order, the present appeal is filed by the appellants.

4. The first respondent was appointed as Grade-II Police Constable on 01.10.1975. He was promoted as Head Constable in the year 1996 and subsequently, as Sub-Inspector of Police on 05.8.2004 after conducting the Board test. According to the first respondent, as per PSO 38 of the Tamil Nadu Police Standing Orders, the Superintendent of Police will prepare and submit annually to the Deputy Inspector General, a list of Sub-Inspectors of Police in order of seniority, who are to be considered for promotion to the rank of Inspectors. After scrutinising the recommendations, the same will b