1. The rejection of the application submitted by the petitioner for appointment to the post of Professor in the Department of School of International Relations and Politics, by Ext.P3 communication issued by the University is under challenge in this writ petition.

2. The rejection is mainly for the reason that the petitioner does not have the required number of publications as per the U.G.C. norms. The notification issued by the University is produced as Ext.P1. Under the category of Professor, the eligibility for applying shown as item 2, reads as follows:

“2. An eminent scholar with published work of high quality, actively engaged in research with 10 years experience in Post Graduate teaching, and/experience in research at the University/National Level institutions, including experience of guiding research at doctoral level.

OR

An outstanding scholar with established reputation who has made significant contributions to knowledge.”

Condition No.1 under the General Conditions states as follows:

“The appointment against the above vacancies will be made as per UGC norms and reservation principles according to Mahatma Gandhi University Statutes and Regulations Kerala Stat