S.V. Gangapurwala, J.

1. Heard. The unsuccessful candidate in the selection process conducted by respondent Nos. 2 to 4 for the post of Chief Engineer is before the Court.

2. Mr. Patil, learned counsel for the petitioner strenuously contends that the necessary experience and qualification for the post of Chief Engineer which is to be filled in by direct recruitment is laid down in the advertisement itself. As per the advertisement the candidate shall possess 15 years experience in power sector, out of which at least five years in the area of power generation in selection post like Executive Engineer and above out of which one year in the position of Superintending Engineer and above or three years in the position of Superintending Engineer and above.

3. The respondent No. 5 who is selected in the said selection process pursuant to the advertisement does not possess 15 years experience in power sector. The learned counsel submits that respondent No. 5 was appointed with respondent Nos. 2 to 4 in the year 2003. 15 years experience as laid down was required to be possessed