WP(C) 3286/2011 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE B.K. SHARMA Heard Mr. P.K. Baruah, learned counsel for the petitioner as well as Mr. B.J. Gh osh, learned Sate Counsel. The petitioner is presently serving as UDA/Sr. Assistant in the Directorate of G eology and Mining, Assam has prayed for a direction to the respondents to consid er her case for promotion to the post of office Superintendent stated to be lyin g vacant from 8.7.2010. The petitioner is going to retire from service on attain ing the age of superannuation with effect from 1.12.2011. Mr. Baruah, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner being the senior most UDA is entitled to get promotion to the post of Superintendent. On the other hand, Mr. Ghosh, learned State Counsel submits that there may be o ther consideration and in any case, the case of the petitioner will have to be c onsidered as per the Recruitment Rules. Considering the fact that the petitioner is going to retire on attaining the age of superannuation with effect from 1.12.2011, the writ petition is disposed of directing the respondents to examine the case of the petitioner for her promotio n to the post of Superintendent and depending upon outcome of such examination, appropriate order may be passed. Let entire exercise shall be carried out as expeditiously as possible, but at an y rate not later than 15.9.2011.