(1.) This application has been filed in connection with the appeal preferred from the order passed by a Learned Judge of this Court whereby and whereunder the said learned Judge passed an interim order on 9th October, 2009 in the writ petition filed by the respondent No. 1/writ petitioner pending final disposal of the said writ petition on merits.
(2.) The respondent No. 1/writ petitioner is a retired Government Officer and was appointed by the Board of Directors of North Bengal State Transport Corporation on contract basis initially for a period of one year by the notification dated 27th April, 2007 issued by the Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of West Bengal, Transport Department.
(3.) By the subsequent notification dated 8th April, 2008, the term of appointment of the said respondent No. 1/writ petitioner as Chairman of North Bengal State Transport Corporation on contract basis was extended for a further period of two years with effect from 2nd May, 2008. The aforesaid notifications dated 27th April, 2007 and 8th April, 2008 are reproduced here in below :