IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP-T No. 5371/2008 Decided on:30.6.2010 _____________________________________________ Ajit Singh. …Petitioner. Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others. …Respondents. ________________________________________________________ Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 No. For the petitioner : Mr. Jagdish Thakur, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. P.M. Negi, Dy. Advocate General. _____________________________________________________ Rajiv Sharma, Judge (oral). Petitioner was selected and appointment letter was issued to him vide Annexure A-1 as Part Time Water Carrier in Government Primary School, Batahan. However, respondent No.2 has not accepted the joining of the petitioner. It is settled law that a candidate, who has been selected, has no indefeasible right to be appointed, however, it is equally well settled by now that in case appointment is not to be made, cogent and convincing reasons are required to be assigned. 2. In the instant case, respondents have not chosen to file any reply. Mr. P.M. Negi, learned Deputy Advocate General 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? No. 2 could not point out any reason why the petitioner’s joining has not been accepted. 3. Accordingly, the petition is allowed. Respondent No.2 is directed to accept the joining of the petitioner within a period of seven days from today, positively with all the consequential benefits. No costs. (Rajiv Sharma), Judge 30.6.2010 *awasthi*