IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH. Civil Writ Petition No.21537 of 2010 DATE OF DECISION : DECEMBER 15, 2010 BALJIT SINGH ....... PETITIONER(S) VERSUS PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, PATIALA .... RESPONDENT(S) CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAI LAMBA PRESENT: Mr. BS Sewak, Advocate, for the petitioner(s). AJAI LAMBA, J. (Oral) 1. This petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India has been filed by Baljit Singh praying for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondent to consider the candidature of the petitioner and allow him to take the preliminary examination of Punjab State Civil Services Combined Competitive Examination, 2009, for entry in Punjab Civil Services (Executive Branch). 2. Notice of motion. 3. On the asking of the Court, Ms. Charu Tuli, Senior Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent. Copy of the writ petition has been handed over to Ms.Tuli. 4. Learned counsel for the respondent contends that on Civil Writ Petition No.12277 of 2010 2 considering the representation of the petitioner favourably, it has been concluded that requisite information has been given in the Application Form and, therefore, roll number can be issued to the petitioner. Accordingly, the roll number would be issued to the petitioner to enable him to take the examination. 5. In view of the statement given on behalf of the respondent, this petition has been rendered infructuous and is disposed of as such. 6. The petitioner is directed to approach the Public Service Commission by tomorrow i.e. 16.12.2010 to collect the Admit Card and roll number to enable the petitioner to take the examination. 7. Copy of the order be given dasti under the signatures of the Court Reader. December 15, 2010 ( AJAI LAMBA ) Kang JUDGE 1. To be referred to the Reporters or not? 2. Whether the judgment should be reported in the Digest?