JUDGMENT :

By the Court.-

Order on C.M. Application No. 01 of 2022(Application for Condonation of Delay)

Heard the learned Additional Chief Standing Counsel for the appellant-State authorities and Sri Deepak Singh, learned counsel representing the respondent-petitioner.

2. Having regard to the averments made in the application seeking condonation of delay, we are satisfied that the delay has sufficiently been explained.

3. Accordingly the application is allowed and the delay in filing the special appeal is hereby condoned.

Order on Special Appeal

The State authorities are in appeal under Chapter VIII Rule 5 of the Rules of the Court questioning the judgment and order dated 09th September, 2022 passed by the learned Single Judge whereby Writ-A No. 4689 of 2022 filed by the respondent - petitioner was allowed and the appellants were directed to accept the OBC certificate submitted by her and further to proceed with the process of selection of the respondent-petitioner on the post in question, namely, the post of Sub Inspector (Civil Police).

2. The writ petition by the respondent-petitioner was filed with the prayer to direct the State authorities, specifically the Uttar Pradesh Police Recru