OM PRAKASH HARSH Vs. STATE OF RAJASTHAN

JUDGEMENT

(1.) While the learned Division Bench of this Court was hearing the special appeals arising out of the order dated 09.07.2009 passed by the learned Single Judge in respect to promotion of R.A.S. Officers, it was suggested by the learned Counsels for the parties that since the Division Bench is hearing the appeals against the interim orders, the writ petitions itself be heard and decided by it. As suggested and agreed by the counsels, a learned Division Bench of this Court, on 20.10.2009, directed the registry to list all such writ petitions and special appeals (SAW No. 618/2009) for final disposal. Thereafter, Hon'ble the Chief Justice, vide his order dated 17.12.2009, directed that hearing of the matters be done by this Court. Hence, the present writ petition is before us.

(2.) Writ petition (No. 7774/2009) is directed against the Notifications dated 28.12.2002 (Ex.16) and 25.04.2008 (Ex.17). Further, the petitioner has challenged the orders dated 12.05.2008 (Ex.18), 12.05.2008 (Ex.19), 24.06.2008 (Ex.23) and 15.06.2009 (Ex.25A). Therefore, the petitioner has prayed that the impugned notifications be struck down and the aforesaid orders be quashed and set aside.

(3.) The special appeal (612/2009) has been filed against the order dated 09.07.2007 passed by the learned Single Judge in S.B. Civil Writ Petition No. 7774 (2009) Om Prakash Harsh v. State of Rajasthan, whereby the operation of seniority lists dated 24.06.2008 and 15.06.2009 had been stayed.