1. We cannot agree with the learned judge in bis reasoning or conclusion in having allowed O P. No. 1423 of 1975 against which this writ appeal has been preferred by the Kerala Public Service Commission. The writ petition contained somewhat unusual prayers The Commission had prepared a rank-list on 27-2-1973. According to the practice then in force and still being followed by the Public Service Commission, the rank list was to remain in force for a period of one year (we are informed that the present currency of the list it for a period of two years) In accordance with the practice then prevailing, the list was cancelled on 26 21974. The writ petitioner who was aggrieved by the said cancellation, filed the writ petition with the following prayers:

"(i) that this Honourable Court be pleased to call for the records and declare illegal the cancellation of the rank list of candidates advised for appointment as tutors, prepared on 7 21973.

(ii) to issue a writ of mandamus or any other writ, direction or order directing the second respondent to revive the said rank list treating the same as alive and advise the petitioner's name to be appointed as tutor in Psychiatry.

(iii) To i