JUDGMENT

R. Devdas, J. - Issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to continue the services of the petitioners till they attain the age of 65 years, in terms of the UGC Regulations dated 30.06.2010 and 18.07.2018-is the prayer in both these writ petitions. Therefore, these writ petitions are clubbed, heard and disposed of by this common order.

2. Writ Petition No. 10638/2021 is filed by Dr. R.N. Bhaskar, who is working as the Dean of Post Graduate studies at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru (for short, hereinafter referred to as 'the University'). The other writ petition is filed by Dr. A.M. Shailaja and Dr. Aruna. D.R., who are working as Professors at V.S. Dental College, Bengaluru. It is not disputed that V.S. Dental College is affiliated to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru, but it is contended that the Regulations of the Dental Council of India and the University Grants Commission are binding on the institution. Initially, it was contended that the Regulations of the AICTE are applicable and binding to the institution. However, subsequently, the grounds and prayer were amended stating that the Regulations of the Dental Council o