By Exhibit P1 dated 3.10.2002 the University of Kerala issued a Notification calling for applications for various posts including the post of Professor in the Department of Opto-Electronics. The qualifications prescribed for the said post is as follows:

“An eminent Scholar with published work of high quality actively engaged in research in a relevant field with 10 years experience in post graduate teaching and/or research at the University/Industrial R & D/National Level Institutions including experience in guiding research at doctorate level

or

An outstanding scholar in a relevant field with established reputation who has made significant contribution to knowledge.â€

2. Petitioner made his application (Exhibit P2) along with necessary documents. According to the petitioner he is qualified to hold the post of Professor in Opto-Electronics. He has passed M.Sc. Physics with First Class M.Phil. securing ‘A’ Grade in Physics with First Class, M. Phil securing ‘A’ Grade in Physics and Ph.D in Physics in Laser Raman Spectroscopy. He was also awarded Ph.D. Degree in the examination held in 1996 (Exhibit P4). Petitioner was appointed as a Lecturer in Physics in St. Greg