WP(C) 5839/2006 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE B.K. SHARMA. Heard Mr. A.M. Buzarbaruah, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also he ard Ms P. Chakraborty, learned Standing Counsel, Social Welfare Department. The petitioner is aspirant for the post of Statistical Assistant in the Social Welfare Department in the district of Nalbari. The petitioner having occu pied the merit position at Sl. No.6 against 7 (seven) advertised vacancies, it i s his case that he should have been appointed, but instead, the respondents deni ed him such appointment. In the counter affidavit filed by the respondents, it has been stated th at out of 7 (seven) notified vacancies, 2 (two) vacancies have to be diverted an d allotted to the B.T.A.D. and 5 (five) selected candidates (4 general and one O .B.C) were appointed. It is the case of the petitioner that as per the reservati on roster, he is entitled to get appointment. The percentage of reservation for Scheduled Caste category is 7%. Thus, if the vacancy position is taken as 5 (five) then, the percentage of reservatio n would come to .35. On the other hand, if it is taken to be 7 (seven), the perc entage of reservation would come as .49. Thus, in both the events, no post can be earmarked for Scheduled Caste category. Coupled with the above, the petitioner has also not disclosed any materi al particulars regarding the total cadre strength taking note of which and apply ing the percentage of reservation, the point is required to be calculated. The above being the position, no direction can be issued to the responde nts for appointment of the petitioner. The writ petition stands disposed of.