1. We have heard learned Counsel for the parties at length on the
aspect of maintainability of this writ petition before this Court.
2. The petitioner is the Short Service Commissioned1 lady officer
of the Air Traffic Control2 cadre of the Navy. She seeks, by the
present petition, a declaration that SSC Officers of the ATC cadre in
the Navy are entitled to consideration for permanent commission
under the Naval Ceremonial, Conditions of Service and Miscellaneous
Regulations, 1963 read with Policy Letter dated 25 February 1999,
―SSC‖, hereinafter
―ATC‖, hereinafter
issued by the Ministry of Defence.