J U D G M E N T

V. KAMESWAR RAO, J

1. This petition has been filed by the petitioner with the following prayers:-

―In view of the above grounds, it is therefore most respectfully prayed that this Hon‘ble Court may graciously be pleased to issue an appropriate writ, order and/or direction;

A. issue a writ of certiorari or a writ, order or direction in the nature of certiorari quashing the circulars dated 13.12.2018; 06.11.2019; and 09.06.2020 issued by the Respondent No. 13 (Annexures P-13, P-14 and P-15), the letter dated 06.11.2019 issued by the Respondent No.1 (Annexure P – 16) and the entire process of selection for appointment to the post of General Manager and Director, Public Sector General Insurance Companies undertaken by the Respondents in July/August 2020 and May 2021 (being de hors the law) and the consequent recommendations dated 11.05.2021 and 10.08.2020 made by the Respondent No. 2 (Annexures P-1 and P-2);

B. Issue a writ of certiorari or a writ, order or direction in the nature of certiorari quashing the orders of appointment of Respondents No. 9 - 12 to the post of General Manager & Director in Public Sector General Insurance Companies, issued by the Respondent No.1 in