( 1 ) THIS Appeal is against an Order dated 3rd March 1997, by which the writ Petition filed by the Appellant herein has been dismissed. Briefly stated facts are as follows:

( 2 ) IN December, 1993, the 1st Respondent University had advertised for the post of Reader in Engineering and Technology. The last date for submitting the Applications was 7th February, 1994. Pursuant to the advertisement various applications were received by the 1st Respondent University. The Appellant did not make any Application. as the advertisement was not in respect of the post of Reader in Civil/water Resources which was his speciality. The Applications, which were received were screened some time in second half of 1995. The Screening Committee prepared a list of persons for being called for interview. The appellant then learnt that even though the advertisement did not so mention the post was also for Reader in Civil/water Resources i. e. persons qualified in Civil/water Resources were also to be considered. The Appellant therefore pointed out has experience and qualification and sought permission to appear in the interview. The Appellant was permitted to appear in the interview. The Inter