A.R. Tiwari, J.

1. Considering himself aggrieved by non-selection to the rank of Lieutenant General, the petitioner, a Major General liable to be superannuated on 31-7-1994 has sought expunction of certain portions in his ACRs and reconsideration of his case for promotion by issuance of appropriate writs in this petition presented under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.

2. Facts are jejune. Commissioned in the Rajput Regiment of the Indian Army on 15th December, 1957, the petitioner by exhibition of special qualities of excellence and efficiency, rose to the rank of Major General in February, 1987. He successfully and satisfactorily handled various appointments as Chief of Staff, General Officer Commanding 26 Infantry Division, Addl. Director General and Joint Director. He passed M.Sc. (Defence Studies) from Madras University in January 1990 in First Division. He has to his credit distinction of holding important and sensitive appointments. During the period between April, 1988 and March, 1990, he was in command of 26 Infantry Division. His ACR for the period of four months from 29th April 1988 to 30th August 1988 was initiated by Lieutenant General Vijaya Singh, the the