CWP No. 16132 of 2006 Page numbers In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh. CWP No. 16132 of 2006 Date of Decision: 12.10.2006 Amolak Singh ....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others. ....Respondents. Coram:- Hon'ble Mr.Justice J.S. Khehar. Hon'ble Mr. Justice S.D. Anand. Present: Mr. G.S. Bal, Advocate for the petitioner. ... J.S. Khehar, J. (Oral). The petitioner claims promotion to the post of Assistant Controller by way of reservation. In this behalf, it is pleaded in the instant writ petition, that roster point No.15, in the cadre of Assistant Controller, was reserved to be filled up from amongst backward class candidates, whereas, the respondents promoted one Balwant Singh against roster point No.15, as far back as on 13.2.1996, denying the petitioner his rightful claim for being considered against the roster point, reserved for promotion from amongst backward class candidates. CWP No. 16132 of 2006 Page numbers In sum and substance, the petitioner claims promotion against the roster point, which was occupied as far back as on 13.2.1996. At the present juncture, even a civil suit cannot be filed, challenging the selection and appointment of Balwant Singh, on 13.2.1996, in view of the law of limitation. In view of the above, we decline to interfere in the claim raised by the petitioner for reasons of delay and laches. Dismissed. ( J.S. Khehar ) Judge. ( S.D. Anand ) Judge. 12.10.2006 sk.