DARSHAN SINGH Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Petitioner is aggrieved of the order dated 14-12-2009 passed by the Govt., Department of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Dairy Development, Punjab appointing respondent No. 2 as the Director, Animal Husbandry, Punjab and relieving the petitioner from the additional charge of the Director, Animal Husbandry. A further direction is sought in the nature of Mandamus for appointment of the petitioner on promotion to the post of Director, Animal Husbandry in view of his seniority and eligibility for the post.

(2.) Brief facts leading to the filing of this petition are being noticed hereunder :-

(3.) It is not in dispute that as Joint Director petitioner was senior than respondent No. 2. During the pendency of the aforesaid petition a D.P.C was held on 19-11-2009 for according consideration for promotion to the post of Director. D.P.C. recommended respondent No. 2. Accepting recommendations an order dated 14-12-2009 impugned in this petition has been passed, whereby respondent No. 2 was promoted as Director.