CWP (T) No.7934 of 2008 04.05.2009 Present: Mr. Rakesh Jaswal, Advocate vice counsel for the petitioner. Mr. R.K. Sharma, Senior Additional Advocate General with Mr. Rajinder Dogra, Additional Advocate General and Mr. Vikas Rathore, Deputy Advocate General for the respondents. The case of the petitioner is that he was overlooked for promotion to the post of Clerk in the year 1985. He has filed the present petition in the year 2001. It is settled law by now that the person should approach the Court expeditiously in case he is aggrieved by non-consideration of his case for promotion. The underline principle to approach the Court at earliest stage is to ensure that the rights of the third parties do not intervene. The petitioner ought to have challenged his non-consideration for promotion within a period of six months to one year. He has permitted the rights of the third parties to intervene and at this stage the petitioner cannot be granted the relief. The cause of action had accrued to the petitioner in the year 1985. He had not explained the delay in approaching this Court after six years. Accordingly, the petition is dismissed on the ground of delay and laches. No costs. (Rajiv Sharma), J. May 04, 2009. (rkv)