WP(C) 5542/2006 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE B.K. SHARMA In response to the advertisement for the post of LDA-cum-Typist in the district of Dhubri under Social Welfare Department, the three petitioners offered their c andidature and they also appeared in the selection under Roll No. 1373, 1237 and 1343. In the merit list, their Roll Nos. are included at serial No. 18, 39 and 43 respectively. In the writ petition, the petitioners have not specifically sta ted as to for how many vacancies the selection was conducted. However, general s tatements have been made that there were more than 50 vacancies and accordingly they should have been appointed. In the counter affidavit filed by the respondents, it has been stated that the t otal number of vacancies advertised was 12. If that be so, the petitioners occup ied merit position at serial No. 18, 39 and 43 could not be appointed since they did not come within the zone of consideration. In view of the above, no direction can be issued for appointment of the petition ers. Accordingly, writ petition is dismissed. I have heard Mr. A. Maleque, learned counsel for the petitioners as well as Mr. B.K. Sarma, learned Standing Counsel, Social Welfare Department.