232 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-20233-2021 (O&M) Date of Decision: 08.07.2026 Naresh Kumar ......Petitioner Vs. Bhakra Beas Management Board and another ......Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE SUDEEPTI SHARMA Present: None for the petitioner. Mr. Pranav Chadha, Advocate, for the respondents. **** SUDEEPTI SHARMA J. (ORAL) 1. The present writ petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondent to appoint the petitioner on the post of Lineman in the BC Category as the post in the BC category for the Lineman is lying vacant after the resignation submitted by the last candidate appointed by the respondent from the waiting list maintained by the respondent. 2. Learned counsel for the respondents submits that the waiting list expired in December, 2018 and, therefore, nothing survives for adjudication in the present writ petition. 3. In view of the above, the present writ petition has been rendered infructuous and is accordingly dismissed as such. 4. Pending applications, if any, also stand disposed of. (SUDEEPTI SHARMA) JUDGE 08.07.2026 Virender Whether speaking/non-speaking : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No VIRENDRA SINGH ADHIKARI 2026.07.09 17:15 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document