JUDGMENT 1. Having heard learned counsel for the petitioner, we see no merit in this public interest litigation. The petitioner wants to alter and reschedule the dates either of U.P.S.C. or R.P.S.C. to make it convenient for candidates to take both the examinations viz. R.A.S. Exam. 2003 to be conducted by the RPSC and Central Police Forces (Asst. Commdt.) Examination, 2003 by U.P.S.C. The examinations are to commence from 12.10.2003. 2. Undoubtedly, the petitioner may be in dilemma to make up his mind. However, it is important to bear in mind that both the Public Service Commissions are independent autonomous bodies and are entitled to determine their own calendar of various examinations that are conducted by 5 them. In both the examinations, the candidates from all over the country are eligible to participate depending upon the option of the candidates. The dates are already notified in advance for holding examinations. Large number of candidates are involved who too must have made their arrangements to take examinations at one place or another. Such dates cannot be altered to detriment of large number of people who have accordingly chartered out their programme for taking those examinations. Every candidate has a choice to chose his priority and appear in examination which may be held at one time. 3. Public Service Commissions of the different States and Union Public Service Commission, for that matter, like Universities are not required to 15 under any objections (sic. obligation) to keep calendar of all other such bodies holding examinations for offering employment. Offering of opportunities by each one of them is open to all. It is for the candidates to opt which he wants to avail. The calendar of dates fixed by different agencies are bound to clash some time. 4. In our opinion, it is not just and fair demand on different Public Service Commissions to make it imperative for them to fix programme of various examinations to be held by them in consultation with all other State Public Service Commissions and not to hold examinations at one and same time in the infatuate the whole process for selection of candidates which has been set in motion and delay the recruitment to the detriment of all concerned including proper administration. 5. In this case the competing dates are fixed by UPSC and RPSC. 5. In this case the competing dates are fixed by UPSC and RPSC. In given case when applications are invited on all India basis by State Public Service Commission, same situation may arise in calendar of examinations fixed by different State Public Service Commissions. 6. To hold that no such two examinations in which candidates on all India basis are entitled to appear be held on same date is to deny the independent functioning of different autonomous bodies. 7. The petition is rejected.Writ Petition Dismissed. *******