(1.) With the consent of the learned advocates appearing for the respective parties, the captioned writ-application is taken up for final hearing.
(2.) Issue Rule, returnable forthwith. Mr. Ishan Joshi, the learned Assistant Government Pleader waives service of notice of Rule on behalf of the respondent-State. Though served, respondent No.2 has chosen not to appear.
(3.) By way of this petition, which is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the petitioner has prayed for the following reliefs :-