Sujoy Paul, J.

1. This petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India was initially filed to assail the select list (Annexure P/4) for the post of Forest Guard. It was further prayed that appropriate direction be issued for conducting the inquiry regarding whole selection process of Forest Guard Examination of Chhindwara. It is prayed that a fresh examination by independent agency be directed to be conducted. Later on, the petition was amended and it was prayed that selection/appointment of respondent No.4 Premlal Karode be set aside and in place thereof, petitioner be selected being more meritorious candidate. The challenge is also made to select list Annexure P/8 dated 13.09.2008 whereby appointment of respondents No.4 to 12 were made.

2. The facts briefly stated by the petitioner in the petition are that pursuant to an advertisement, the petitioner submitted his candidature for the post of Forest Guard in the category of OBC. The advertisement dated 05.06.2008 published in 'Dainik Bhasker' is also filed as Annexure P/1. In due course, Roll No.10245 was allotted