RAVINDER KUMAR vs STATE OF PUNJAB, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

208. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-16234-2001 (O&M) Date of decision: 07.05.2026 Ravinder Kumar .... Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others .... Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Present: None for the petitioner. Mr. Surya Kumar, AAG, Punjab. ---- NAMIT KUMAR, J. (ORAL) 1. The instant petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari for quashing the order dated 29.08.2001 (Annexure P-3) vide which the candidature of the petitioner for the post of Head Master has been rejected. Further, seeking a writ in the nature of mandamus directing the respondents to count the experience gained by the petitioner as Instructor in the Indian Navy towards the calculation of period of 8 years experience, as required by advertisement and permit the petitioner to appear in the written test. 2. There is no representation on behalf of the petitioner for the last two consecutive dates of hearing and notice was ordered to be issued to the petitioner. SANJEEV KUMAR 2026.05.07 17:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-16234-2001 (O&M) -2- 3. As per of