Judgment : 1. Heardthe learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents. 2. At this stage of the hearing of the writ petition, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner has submitted that it would suffice, if the first respondent is directed to dispose of the appeal, dated 12.10.2010, on merits, within a specified period. 3. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents, has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court. 4. In view of the submissions made by the learned counsels appearing on either side, the first respondent is directed to dispose of the appeal, dated 12.10.2010, on merits and in accordance with law, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the parties concerned, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner is directed to furnish a copy of the representation, dated 12.10.2010, to the first respondent, along with a copy of this order. However, it is made clear that this Court, by this order, has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Petition filed seeking for a writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioners dated 12.10.2010 pending on the file of the 1st respondent on a date fixed by this court.