YOGENDRA MODI Vs. RAJASTHAN HIGH COURT

JUDGEMENT

(1.) BOTH these petitions were heard analogously and are being disposed of by the present determination.

(2.) WE have heard Dr.P.S.Bhati and Mr.Shyam S.Khatri, learned counsel for the petitioners and Mr.G.R.Punia, learned Senior Counsel for the respondents.

(3.) WHILE the matter rested at that, according to the petitioners, one Swaroop Singh sought information under the Right to Information Act, 2005 (for short, hereinafter referred to as "the Act") seeking to be acquainted with the number of vacancies left unfilled and the steps contemplated by the concerned authorities to fill up the same. By a communication dated 1.12.2011, the Deputy Registrar (Judl.)-cum-State Public Information Officer, Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur addressed to Swaroop Singh, it was conveyed that 41 candidates categorywise had been provided appointment and that the issue with regard to the remaining candidates would be addressed as per the decision of the concerned authorities in due course. By notification dated 17.12.2001, a fresh process was initiated for appointment to the posts of Junior Judicial Assistant which indicated amongst others that thereby 4 posts in the general category were sought to be filled-up. The petitioners have approached this Court seeking appropriate writ, order or direction to provide them with appointment before resorting to any recruitment pursuant to the process initiated by notification dated 17.12.2011.