IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 207 CWP-7769-2016 (O&M) Date of decision : 21.05.2025 HARMEET SINGH ...... Petitioner VERSUS STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS. ...... Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPINDER SINGH NALWA *** Present :- Mr. Harish Goyal, Advocate (through VC) for petitioner. Mr. Puru Jarewal, DAG, Punjab. Mr. Arihant Goyal, Advocate with Mr. Saurav Saini, Advocate for respondent No.3. *** Deepinder Singh Nalwa, J. (Oral) 1. In the present writ petition, the petitioner has challenged the selection and appointment of Junior Engineer (Civil) in pursuance to the advertisement issued by respondent No.2 on 18/19.01.2014 (Annexure P-2). 2. A perusal of the order dated 08.05.2024 passed by this Court reveals that this Court has observed that the selected candidates, except respondent No.3, have not been impleaded as party respondents. Learned counsel for respondent No.3, on that date, submitted that respondent No.3 was not appointed. Therefore, the writ petition be dismissed qua him. RIMPAL RANI 2025.05.23 16.34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-7769-2016 :2: 3. The petitioner has not impleaded the appointed candidates as party respondents till date. Learned counsel for the respondents submits that the unfilled vacancy, in fact, were re-advertised in a subsequent selection process and appointment has been made. 4. In view of the aforesaid facts and circumstances, no relief can be granted to the petitioner. Accordingly, the present writ petition is dismissed for non-joinder of necessary party. 5. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand(s) disposed of accordingly. (DEEPINDER SINGH NALWA) JUDGE 21.05.2025 Rimpal Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No RIMPAL RANI 2025.05.23 16.34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document