1. Petitioner highlights inadequacies in the field of higher education, and seeks redress therefor. The issues raised are matters of moment, touching on the fortunes of students in Universities.

2. Petitioner is the father of two under graduate students, in the St.Berchman's College, Changanacherry. He would say that his sons have the mental equipment to attain distinction in their studies, but that instruction imparted in the college, falls far below the level required, thus impairing prospectus of his wards. Petitioner submits that he cannot afford private tuition for his sons. Fall in standards is attributed to teachers failing in their duty, and diverting time and attention to private tuition. Dr.Vincent Panikulangara, counsel for petitioner referred to Ext.P1 and reports of Commissions to stress the point.

3. Statute 17(1) of the First Statutes of the Kerala University, which at the time, applied to the Gandhiji University (Mahatma Gandhi University) is referred to, by counsel. It reads:

"All teachers shall be full time teachers and they shall devote their entire time to the work of the college and shall not without the written permission of the Principal engage thems