202 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP-2345-2001 (O&M) Date of Decision: 29.08.2025 Surinder Singh and Another ...Petitioners Versus State of Haryana and Others ...Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present:- None for the petitioners. Mr. Ashok Kumar Khubbar, Addl. A.G., Haryana. **** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1. The petitioners through instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India are seeking setting aside of orders dated 20.12.2000 (Annexures P-5 and P-6) and directions to respondent to select them. 2. The petitioners pursuant to Advertisement of 2000 participated in the selection process of Constables in Haryana Police. They were subjected to Physical Efficiency Test and Interview. Their name figured at serial Nos.10 and 11 in the select list. They were medically examined and found fit. They were deputed to Commandant 2nd, BN-HAP for allotment of constabulary number. They were not allotted constabulary number and sent back on the pretext that they would be recalled in due course. The other candidates were called, however, petitioners were ignored. They filed representation before Inspector General of Police, Rohtak Range, Rohtak which came to be rejected vide PRINCE CHAWLA 2025.08.29 18:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-2345-2001 (O&M) -2- order dated 20.12.2000. As per reply, the petitioners were in waiting list and merit list was prepared considering marks of Physical Test and Interview. There was no vacant post, thus, petitioners could not be considered. 3. A period of 25 years from the date of completion of selection process has passed away. The petitioners had applied for the post of Constable where physical and mental fitness is of paramount consideration. They were in the waiting list and there was no vacant post, thus, could not be selected. 4. Dismissed with liberty to the petitioner to move an appropriate application within three months from today, if cause survives. 5. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE 29.08.2025 Prince Chawla Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No PRINCE CHAWLA 2025.08.29 18:22 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document