WP(C) 2310/2011 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE B.K. SHARMA Heard Mr. A. Sarma, learned counsel for the petitioner as well a s Mr. B.J. Ghosh, learned State Counsel. By means of this writ petition, the petitioners have prayed for a direction to the respondents to consider their case for appointment as Oversee rs in the Soil Conservation Department. The claim so made is on the basis of the select list dated 14.9.2007, validity of which was twice extended. In the counter affidavit filed by the respondents have stated th at the list has already expired by making necessary appointments and that after expiry of the select list, this Court will be reluctant to issue any direction t o appoint the petitioners on the basis of the writ petition filed on 19.4.2011. Moreover, their merit positions did not permit for such appointment. In view of the above, the writ petition is dismissed.