THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.15984 of 2008 ORDER: The petitioner was engaged as a Casual Light Vehicle Driver on 07-11-1992. His services were de-casualized, vide proceedings dated 30-03-1994. He was also extended the benefit of the stagnation increment, on completion of 12 years of active service, vide proceedings dated 15-11-2006. The post next higher to that of Light Vehicle Driver is Assistant Depot Clerk. According to the relevant Service Regulations, out of every 100 posts of Assistant Depot Clerks, 38th and 78th vacancies are to be filled by promotion, through selection, from the category of Light Vehicle Drivers. The eligibility for consideration is, that the Light Vehicle Driver must have rendered not less than 10 years of service. The petitioner contends that though there exists a vacancy, earmarked for Light Vehicle Drivers, and though he has acquired the requisite eligibility, his case is not being considered. He is said to have made a representation dated 30-05-2007, in this regard. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Standing Counsel for the respondents. Out of every 100 vacancies of Assistant Depot Clerks, two are earmarked for the category of Light Vehicle Drivers. The points in the roster are also mentioned. From the fact that the petitioner was extended the benefit of stagnation increment, on completion of 12 years service; is evident from the proceedings dated 15-11-2006, issued by the 3rd respondent. In case, there exists vacancy, and if it is found that the petitioner is eligible for promotion, his case needs to be examined, with reference to the relevant Rules. On the other hand, if the case of the petitioner cannot be considered, for any reason, the necessary communication has to be given to him. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of, directing the 3rd respondent to pass appropriate orders on the representation dated 30-05-2007, made by the petitioner, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. _______________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.24-07-2008. KO