JUDGMENT

Dated this the 29^th day of January, 2026 The petitioner states that the 5^th respondent appointed the petitioner as Office Attendant in St. Thomas College, Pazhavangadi, Ranni with effect from 07.02.2024. Thereafter, the 5^th respondent sought a report on verification of the character and antecedents of the petitioner for the above post from the 4^th respondent, as per Ext. P2.

2. The 4^th respondent, by Ext.P3 communication, informed the 5^th respondent that as a crime is pending against the petitioner, he is not suitable for appointment to the post until he is acquitted by a competent Court. By Ext.P4 order, the petitioner was acquitted from the criminal case mentioned in Ext.P3. Hence, the 5^th respondent submitted Ext.P5 communication to 4^th respondent seeking issuance of verification of character and antecedents report of the petitioner. Till now the 4^th respondent has not issued the same. Unless it is issued at the earliest, the petitioner will put to prejudice and appointment of the petitioner could not be approved, contends the petitioner.

3. I have heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader representing respondents 1 to 4. Notice to t