JUDGMENT :- 1. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, as well as the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent. 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 respondent is directed to dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioner, dated 26.4.2011, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period. 3. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondent 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 respondent is directed to dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioner, dated 26.4.2011, on merits and in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, not later than six weeks from the date of receipt of 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. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.