K.S. Radhakrishnan, J.

W.A. Nos. 1831 and 2553 of 2000 are filed by the Manager of the AMUP School, Perumannur, Malappuram District, against the judgment in O.P. Nos. 21992 of 2000 and 28180 of 2000 respectively. Fifth respondent in O.P. No. 21992 of 2000 filed W.A. No. 1935 of 2000 which is filed against the judgment in O.P. No. 19434 of 2000. For disposal of these cases, we may narrate the facts as we get in O.P. No. 21992 of 2000, against the judgment of which W.A. No. 1831 of 2000 is filed.

2. The question involved in these cases is with regard to appointment of Headmaster in AMUP School, Perumannur, Malappuram District, in the retirement vacancy which arose on 1.5.1999. Respondents 5 and 6 were the rival claimants for the said posts. The Manager appointed the fifth respondent, Sri. K. Sethumadhavan, as Headmaster of the School vide Ext. P1 order dated 1.5.1999. Appointment was approved by the Assistant Educational Officer vide his order dated 14.10.1999 with effect from 1.5.1999 onwards. Aggrieved by the appointment of the fifth respondent, sixth respondent filed a petition before the Assistant Educational Officer. It was pointed out by the sixth respondent before th