WP(C) 2046/2007 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE B.K. SHARMA Heard Mr. H.I. Choudhury, learned counsel for the petitioner as well as Mr. B.K. Sarma, learned Standing Counsel, Social Welfare Department. The matter pertains to appointment of LDA-cum-Typist in Cachar D istrict under Social Welfare Department, for which the selection was conducted i n the year 2005-06. The petitioner appeared in the selection as SC category cand idate and his name was included in the merit list at serial No. 13 under Roll No . 78. The total number of vacancy was 6. Thus, if we go by the merit position of the petitioner, he did not come within the zone of consideration. It is the gri evance of the petitioner that his case was not considered applying the quota of reservation. In absence of any counter affidavit, it is not discernible as to whether the petitioner was entitled to get consideration for appointment as SC category candidate. In view of the above, this writ petition is disposed of directin g the Commissioner & Secretary to the Government of Assam, Social Welfare Depart ment to pass a speaking order regarding the claim of the petitioner as expeditio usly as possible, but at any rate, not later than three months from today. The petitioner may obtain a certified copy of this order and pro duce the same before the said authority for his necessary follow up action. Writ petition is disposed of.