Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased topleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Mandamus declaring the action of the 2ND respondent in not considering petitioners representation dt 16.03.2026 for granting promotion to petitioner as Agricultural Officer on par with petitioners juniors as per the seniority list prepared by 2ND respondent vide No. A5(4)/2805123/2025 dt 25.02.2026 is illegal, arbitrary and violative of Article 14, 16, 19 and 21 P of Constitution of India and contrary to the Rule 33 (b) and 36(i) of APSSS Rules, 1996 and be pleased to pass

IA NO: 1 OF 2026

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased pleased to grant interim orders directing the 2ND respondent to consider petitioner’s representation dt 16.03.2026 forthwith pending the disposal of above writ petition and pass

The Court made the following:

ORDER:

This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of the India seeking the following reliefs:-

“to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the 2nd respondent in not considering petitioner’ representation dated 16.03.2026 for granting promotion to petitioner as Agricultural Officer on par with petitioner’s juniors as per the seniority list prepared by 2nd respondent vide No. A5(4)/2805123/2025 dated 25.02.2026 is illegal, arbitrary and violative of Article 14, 16, 19 and 21 of Constitution of India and contrary to the Rule 33 (b) and 36(i) of APSSS Rules, 1996 and pass such other order.”

2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Government Pleader for the respondents.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that even though the petitioner submitted representation dated 16.03.2026 requesting for promotion to the post of Agricultural Officer on par with his juniors as per seniority list prepared by respondent No.2 dated 25.02.2026, but still the same is pending for consideration. He further submits that without considering the representation and eligibility of the petitioner, the respondents are proceeding further with the process of promotions to the post of Agricultural Officer ignoring the candidature of the petitioner. Hence, the Writ Petition.

4. On the other hand, learned Government Pleader furnished written instructions, wherein it is stated as follows:

“14.In view of the above facts and circumstances, it is respectfully submitted that there is no deliberate inaction on the part of Respondent Nos.1 and 2. The petitioner's representation dated 16-03-2026 is part of the ongoing process of examination of objections received against the provisional zonal integrated seniority list. The Department is already taking necessary action to verify the objections, obtain acknowledgments and remarks from the District Agricultural Officers, rectify discrepancies, if any, and finalize the seniority list in accordance with the applicable rules. After finalization of the seniority list, further action regarding promotions to the post of Agricultural Officer will be taken strictly as per rules, availability of vacancies, eligibility, and Government procedure. Therefore, the allegations made by the petitioner are premature and devoid of merit.”

5. The learned Government Pleader for the respondents submits that the respondents are taking steps for granting promotions to the post of Agricultural Officer by considering seniority list and objections if any, by respondent No.2 in accordance with law.

6. Having regard to the submissions made by both the learned counsel and on perusal of the material placed on record, it is observed that there is a clear and categorical admission on the part of the respondents that the grievance of the pe