ORDER

Leave granted.

We have heard learned counsel on both sides.

2. This appeal by special leave arises from the judgment of the Division Bench of the Orissa High Court, made on September 11, 1996 in O.J.C. No. 8420 of 1993.

3. The admitted position is that the respondent had applied for selection to the post of Professor, Environmental Science. The Selection Committee on January, 31, 1992 interviewed 13 candidates and found none to be qualified for appointment to the post of Professor, Environmental Science. The matter was referred to the Sub- Committee of the Syndicate which by its proceedings dated June 22, 1992 opined that since the respondent had secured 44 out of 90 marks, she was be eligible or appointment and accordingly the matter was referred to the Chancellor under first proviso to Section 21(2) of the Orissa Universities Act, 1989 (for short, the Act ) the Chancellor (the Governor of Orissa) directed re-advertisement as per opinion of the Expert Committee by its proceedings dated January 15, 1993. Pursuant thereto, another advertisement was issued on October 16, 1993 for recruitment to the post of Professor in Environmental Science. The qualification desired was Master s