WP(C) 3496/2002 BEFORE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE HRISHIKESH ROY Heard Mr. O.P. Sonar, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner. Ms. R. Bora, learned Central Government Counsel represents the respondents. The petitioner challenges the order dated 9.2.2002 of the Commandant, 10 th Assam Rifles, whereby penalty of severe reprimand has been recorded against t he petitioner on a charge of intoxication. The writ petition was filed with the apprehension that with such adverse remarks promotion would be denied to the pet itioner. However in the counter affidavit filed by the respondent, it is pointed out that the reprimand order was recorded by the Commandant on 9.2.2002 on admis sion of guilt by the petitioner in a summary trial. It is further averred in the counter affidavit that the remark recorded on 9.2.2002, has not come in the way of the promotion of the petitioner, to the rank of Naik Subedar (GD) w.e.f. 10. 3.2003. Considering the fact that the penalty has not hampered the promotion, th e learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that this matter need not be considered on merit and the same can be closed. In view of Mr. Sonar’s submission, the writ petition is disposed of acco rdingly.