JUDGMENT

R.V.RAVEENDRAN, J.

Leave granted.

2. The Government of Punjab issued a prospectus notification dated 17.3.2008 (for short the `Prospectus') regarding admission to post graduate degree/diploma in Medical/ Dental Courses for the year 2008. Clause 14 relates to allocation of seats and relevant portions thereof are extracted below :

"14. In the Government institutions, 50% of the total seats in every such institution shall be filled by the Government of India on all India basis through an all India Competitive Entrance test. The remaining seats shall be filled through the Post Graduate Entrance Test - (PGET). Out of the remaining seats, 60% seats shall be filled up from amongst the eligible PCMS/PCMS (Dental)/PDES in service doctors and 40% shall be open to all eligible medical/dental graduates. (a) For 60% seats (In service PCMS/PCMS (Dental)/PDES) (i) The test shall be open to the candidates who have completed a minimum of three years rural service in PCMS/PCMS (Dental) or a minimum of three years Education Service. x x x (xi) All PCMS/PCMS (Dental) PDES doctors who are selected for admission to Post Graduate courses under 60% quota shall have to produce a No Objection Certific