Authority: High Court of Punjab & Haryana at Chandigarh
Order Date: 08 July 2026
Summary: The petitioner, Naresh Kumar, sought a writ of mandamus directing the Bhakra Beas Management Board to appoint him as a Lineman (BC Category) after a vacancy arose following a resignation. The respondents argued that the waiting list for the post had expired in December 2018, leaving no eligible candidates. The Court held the petition infructuous, dismissed it, and disposed of any pending applications. This content may not be financially relevant.