M.M. KUMAR, J.

1. This petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution prays for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to appoint the petitioner as Assistant Sub Inspector on the basis of his merit in the test held in the year 1990.

2. Brief facts of the case may first be noticed.

3. The petitioner has claimed that he has a brilliant academic record as he has obtained a degree in B.Com by obtaining 1st Class in April, 1988 from the Punjab University. Thereafter, he qualified M.A. Part I in the subject of Economics in April,1989. He has also narrated his various sports activities. In response to an Advertisement dated 12.8.1990 (Annexure P.3), the petitioner applied for appointment on the post of Assistant Sub Inspector of Police. He had passed the written test and was called for interview. He appeared for interview before the Departmental Selection Committee comprising of Inspector General of Police as its Chairman and other Deputy Inspector General of Police as member thereof. For the written test 100 marks were allocated and for viva voce 50 marks were assigned. After passing the written test by securing 58.30marks, the petitioner wa