Writ Petition No. 1247 (SS) of 2004 Hon’ble M.M. Ghildiyal, J Case called out in revised list. No one is present on behalf of the petitioner. By means of this writ petition, the petitioner has prayed to issue a writ in the nature of Mandamus commanding the respondents to regularize the service of the petitioner with effect from the date of his initial appointment. This relief cannot be granted to the petitioner in view of the judgment passed by Hon’ble Supreme Court in Secretary, State of Karnataka Vs. Uma Devi reported in 2006 (4) SCC 1. Writ petition lacks of merit, as such, is dismissed. (M.M. Ghildiyal, J) 23.03.2007 SKS