30.3.2009 Present: Mr. Dilip Shama, Advocate, for the petitioners. Mr. R. K. Sharma, Sr. Addl. A.G. with Mr. Vivek Thakur, Addl. A. G. for the respondent. CWP(T) No.4200/2008 (OA 371/97) The matter was listed on 6.3.1997 and admitted on 26.12.1997. Post admission, the matter came up for hearing on 19.3.2009, when opportunity was given to Mr. Dillp Sharma, learned counsel for the petitioner to obtain instructions from his client. Today, it is so stated that the learned counsel could not contact his client for the reason that the petitioner stands retired. The petitioner has prayed that the condition of passing departmental examination before being considered for promotion be quashed. The respondent has imposed the condition, in public interest, to improve the standard of service in the Department. With the passage of time, in my considered view, no effective relief can be granted in the present petition, as the petitioner already stands retired. For the aforesaid reasons, the petition is disposed of. ( Sanjay Karol ), Judge. March 30, 2009 (rana)