As per case facts, the petitioner applied for a Senior Scientific Officer post and was ranked third, while a candidate ranked second allegedly submitted a false experience certificate. The petitioner's ... protest was delayed by the respondents, leading to an initial Tribunal order directing his appointment. However, retrospective benefits were denied. A subsequent application for these benefits was dismissed, prompting this Writ Petition. The question arose whether the petitioner should be granted notional appointment and benefits from the date an eligible candidate was appointed, considering the delay caused by the respondents' inaction. Finally, the High Court allowed the Writ Petition, deeming the petitioner appointed from the earlier date on par with the eligible candidate, with notional pay fixation and promotion, but without monetary benefits.