5.3.2009 Present: Mr. K. D. Shreedhar, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. R. K. Sharma, Sr. Addl. A.G. with Mr. Vivek Thakur, Addl. A. G. and Mr. Anil Jaswal, Dy. A.G. for the respondents. CWP(T) No.3084/2008 (OA 513/96) The petitioner has challenged the selection made to the post of Patwari in Settlement Division, Shimla. In the reply, the State has taken a categorical stand that the appointment was in accordance with R&P Rules and the duly selected candidates have joined the Patwar Training School w.e.f. 2.4.1996. It is further stated that 177 candidates, who were duly selected have not been arrayed as party. Since the appointment of 177 candidates is under challenge, hence the petition is dismissed for non-joinder of necessary parties. Disposed of as such. ( Sanjay Karol ), Judge. March 5, 2009 (rana)