CAV JUDGMENT

Date :22-03-2024 Heard learned counsel for the petitioners, learned counsel for the State and learned counsel for the respondent no.7.

2. This writ application has been filed for the following relief(s):-

“(i) For issuance of writ in nature of mandamus and directing and commanding the Respondent authorities for setting aside the order dt.31.08.2020 passed by the Chairperson State Appellate Authority, Education Department, Niyojan Bhawan, Bihar, Patna, whereby and where under State Appellate Authority has allowed the Appeal filed by the respondent no.8 for further appointment on counselling the petitioners and further direction to respondents authorities i.e. the Block Education Officer, Madhwapur to hold Fresh counselling for the appellant and three private respondents and all other candidates having higher merit lists than petitioners in physical education under BC/General category and take final decision.

(ii) For further direction to the respondent authorities to not disturb the petitioners who are working from last 10 years.

(iii) For any other relief or reliefs to which the petitioner is found entitled in accordance with law for the end of justice.”

3. The respondent n