(1.) The petitioner in sum and substance seeks direction upon the respondents to consider his case for promotion in the rank of senior selection grade of Dy. S.P. with effect from 15.7.1982 and to give him the consequential benefits.
(2.) It is submitted by learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner that a punishment of reduction of increment was inflicted upon the petitioner vide order dated 20.6.1998 and the said punishment now has lost its force in view of Clause 3 of Rule 726 of the Bihar Police Manual and the petitioner, therefore, is now eligible for consideration for promotion, as claimed by him.
(3.) It appears from the pleadings of the parties that the petitioner after infliction of the punishment superannuated with effect from 31.8.1998.