JUDGMENT :

(Pankaj Purohit, J.) :

Heard learned counsel for the parties.

2. The present writ petition has been filed by the petitioner for quashing the order dated 22.12.2017 issued by respondent no.2, whereby the representation of the petitioner was rejected and further a writ of mandamus directing the respondent no.2 i.e. Director Sanskrit Education to give approval to the select list dated 25.02.2012, annexure-4 to the writ petition, sent by Committee of Management on the recommendation given by the Chief Education Officer, Haridwar.

3. It is the case of the petitioner that on 25.11.2011, an advertisement was issued by respondent no.3 after seeking approval from the respondent no.4 for supplying vacancy on two posts of Assistant Lecturer Navya Vyakaran ¼uO; O;kdj.k½- Out of two posts, undisputedly, one post was meant for general category. The petitioner, undoubtedly, belongs to general category and he submitted his application for the said post. The selection process ensued and in that selection process, a short list was prepared as per the Rules and three candidates were short-listed. The name of the petitioner is at serial no.3 of the said merit list. The person at Serial No.2