Judgment

Mr. Arun Monga, J.

Petitioner herein, a decorated Ex-solider of Indian Army and an International Athlete, also won Bronze Medal for India in International Athletics competition (equivalent to Asian Games ) at Kuala Lumpur in year 2006, is before this Court seeking appointment on a government job on the basis of his sports achievements, as per government policy. He inter alia seeks issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari to quash an order dated 28.04.2014 (Annexure P-16), whereby, though held eligible otherwise, but being over age has been denied employment on the basis of his Bronze medal/other achievements. The petitioner also further seeks quashing of orders dated 26.11.2018 (Annexure P-11), 09.01.2019 (Annexure P-13) and 18.06.2019 (Annexure P-17) passed by the respondents under the New Sports Policy called Haryana Outstanding Sportspersons (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2018. A writ in the nature of Mandamus has also been sought directing the respondents to consider the petitioner for an appointment in government department with effect from 28.04.2014, as per his entitlement, under the policy notified on 20.08.2013 (annexure P-6) with all conseque