Ujjal Bhuyan, J.

This order will dispose of both WP(C) Nos. 6474/2014 and 1206/2016.

2. While Mr. I.H. Saikia, learned counsel for the petitioner in WP(C) No. 6474/2014 is present, Mr. K.Y. Mazumdar, learned counsel appears for the petitioner in WP(C) No. 1206/2016. Mr. N. Sarma, learned Standing Counsel, Education Department appears on behalf of respondent Nos. 1 & 2 in both the cases whereas Mr. A. Chamuah, learned Standing Counsel, University Grants Commission (UGC) appears for respondent No. 3 in both the cases; Mr. P. Bharadwaj, learned counsel appears on behalf of the Sipajhar College i.e., respondent Nos. 4, 5 & 6 in both the cases and Mr. U.K. Nair, learned counsel appears for respondent No. 7 in both the cases.

3. Mr. K.I. Majumdar appears for respondent No. 8 in WP(C) No. 6474/2014 whereas Mr. I. H. Saikia, learned counsel appears for respondent No. 8 in WP(C) No. 1206/2016.

4. Matter relates to selection and appointment of Assistant Professor in the Department of Education, Sipajhar College in the district of Darrang.

An advertisement was issued on 13.01.2014 by the Principal of Sipajhar College to fill up one post of Assistant Professor in Education, the post being