JUDGMENT

Rajendra Babu, J.-Leave granted.

2. Respondent No.1 issued an advertisement inviting applications for appointment to the post of Lecturer in Philosophy on October 1, 1997. Apart from other qualifications, one of the essential qualifications provided for such appointment in the said advertisement is "Good academic record with at least 55 per cent marks or equivalent grade at master s degree level in the relevant subject from an Indian University or equivalent degree from a foreign university". The appellant who had obtained B.A.(Hons) degree from the Council of National Academic Awards, North London, securing more than 55% marks and who had worked with the first respondent University from 25.8.1981 to 2.1.1993 in temporary vacancies for about 10 to 11 years as a Lecturer in Philosophy, offered his candidature for appointment to the post of Lecturer in response to the aforesaid advertisement. The Selection Committee selected the appellant and respondent No.7 to the third vacancy. It was stated that in case it is held that the appellant is not possessing Master s degree and his appointment is not approved by the Executive Council, Dr. Mohd. Hayat Aamir, respondent No. 7, be app