(1.) We have heard learned counsel for the parties.
(2.) The grievance of the appellants is directed against judgment and order dated 27.05.2011 passed by the High Court of Himachal Pradesh in Shimla in LPA No. 163/2010. The broad facts canvassed are that the appellants were appointed as Inspectors with the Himachal Pradesh Police Service. The case of the appellants is that they are entitled to be promoted to the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in accordance with the provisions of the Himachal Pradesh Police Service Rules, 1973.
(3.) Rule 6 of the aforesaid Rules deals with the method of recruitment and it provides as follows: