CWP (T) 2077 of 2008. 10.4.2009 Present: Mr. Tek Chand Sharma vice counsel for the petitioner. Mr. R.K. Sharma, Sr. Addl. A.G. with Mr. Rajinder Dogra, Addl. A.G. and Mr. Vikas Rathore, Dy.A.G. for respondents No. 1 to 3. Mr. Onkar Jairath, Advocate for respondent No. 66. The petitioner had assailed Annexure A-5 dated 3.8.1977 and Annexure A-6 dated 18.8.1977. He had filed original application on 25.9.1992. The seniority/promotion should be challenged expeditiously. The rights of third party intervene if the seniority/promotion is assailed belatedly. In the present case, the petitioner has not explained the delay in filing the petition after 15 years from the date of accrual of cause of action. The settled things cannot be unsettled at the belated stage. Accordingly, in view of unexplained delay and laches, the matter cannot be adjudicated upon at this stage. Accordingly, the petition is dismissed due to delay and laches involved. No costs. (Rajiv Sharma), J. April 10, 2009. (cr)