K.MADHAVA REDDY, C.J.:- Dr. Arun Bakle, M. D. Cardiologist from Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University, U.S.S.R., having undergone one year's practical training (interneship) during 1979-80 as required by the rules and regulations in force in U.S.S.R. sought enrolment under S.15(1), Medical Council Act (hereinafter referred to as "the Act"), on the Maharashtra State Medical Register. It is his case that he has practised medicine as a physician and was a permanent adviser at surgical departments in the Moscow Clinical Hospital No. 64 during the year 1982-83. He also did some research work in September 1983. He was, however, required to leave the work abruptly due to sudden demise of his father at Sholapur in Maharashtra State. With a view to start practice at Solapur in Maharashtra State, he applied to the Secretary, Medical Council of India, New Delhi, respondent 2 herein, for registration. By a letter D/-7-11-1983, respondent 2 informed him (Exh. 'B') that "Indian Nationals holding recognised foreign medical qualifications included in Part II of Sch. 3 to Medical Council Act, 1956, are eligible for registration and practice in India. They have to undergo one year'