R. Gururajan, J.—The Petitioner, Prof. M.S. Ramaraju, Principal, Seshadripuram Law College, Vyalikaval, is before this Court seeking for the following prayers on the following facts:

(i) Issue an appropriate writ or order, declaring that the Petitioner is entitled to the pay scales as are admissible to the posts of Reader and Principal in the Government colleges;

(ii) issue a writ of mandamus or any other writ or direction, commanding the Respondents to fix the pay of the Petitioner first in the cadre of Reader and thereafter fix his pay in the cadre of the Principal with effect from 17.6.1991 in the light of the pay scales revised from time to time since the date of his appointment and grant him all consequential benefits following therefrom;

(iii) grant such other reliefs this Hon'ble Court deems fit in the circumstances of this case including an order as to costs, in the interest of justice and equity.

2. The Petitioner holds a degree in Master of Law. He joined the 4th Respondent-college as a Reader. The said college is recognised and affiliated to Bangalore University. The 5th Respondent-Bar-Council has granted approval of affiliation in respect of Three Year Day Law Course.