IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No.: 14300 of 2008. Decided on: 12.11.2009. ____________________________________________________ Rajeev Kumar. … Petitioner. Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and Others. … Respondents. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice R.B. Misra, ACJ. The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, J. Whether approved for reporting?1 No. For the petitioner : Mr. Anup Rattan, Advocate. For the Respondents : Mr. R.K. Sharma, Senior Additional Advocate General for the respondents. The petitioner has assailed the selection process for filling up the post in question. A three members Committee was constituted for the purpose of interview. The petitioner has secured 7.5 marks in manners, customs and dialects of Himachal Pradesh. He has been awarded 7.5 marks in viva voce out of 20 marks. The petitioner has participated in the selection process and has filed this petition after he was not found suitable for the post of Pump Operator. A person who participates in the selection process 1 Whether the reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? No. - 2 - cannot blow hot and cold. Moreover, the appointment to the post of Pump Operator was for one year only. The candidates selected by the respondents have already joined their duties on 13.12.2006. The petitioner has not assailed their appointments specifically by impleading them as party-respondents. This petition is also liable to be dismissed on the ground of non-joinder. Accordingly, in view of the observations made hereinabove, there is no merit in this petition and the same is dismissed. There shall, however, be no order as to costs. (R.B. Misra), ACJ. (Rajiv Sharma), J. November 12, 2009. (sck).