This order will dispose of both WP(C) Nos.5441 and 5668/2015, as subject matter of the two writ petitions are inter-related and identical.

2. Both the writ petitions were heard on 19.01.2017 and today is fixed for delivery of judgment. Accordingly judgment is dictated in the open Court.

3. Heard Mr. P Mahanta, learned counsel for the petitioner in WP(C) No.5441/2015, Mr. SK Talukdar, learned counsel for the petitioner in WP(C) No.5668/2015, Mr. B Kaushik, learned Standing Counsel, Higher Education Department, Govt. of Assam and Mr. SN Sarma, learned Senior Counsel appearing for the Governing Body of Biswanath College. Also heard Mr. A Chamuah, learned Standing Counsel, University Grants Commission (UGC) and Mr. R Saloi, learned counsel for respondent No.6 in WP(C) No.5441/2015 (who is respondent No.7 in WP(C) No.5668/2015).

4. Matter relates to selection and appointment of Principal in the Biswanath College in the district of Sonitpur.

5. In WP(C) No.5441/2015, it is stated that an advertisement was published in the daily newspaper, “The Assam Tribune” on 07.12.2014 for the post of Principal in Biswanath College (College). Petitioner responded to the said advertisement. Howev