K. Harilal, J.

1. The petitioner is an aspirant for admission to the Medical Course, namely Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) course for the year 2012. He appeared for the Entrance Examination 2012 and secured Rank No.4675. He is a Christian by faith and belongs to Orthodox Syrian Community. As per the scheme of admission, the respondents 1 and 2 had approved a quota namely minority/community quota in private self financing colleges belonging to each community. Out of 50% seats available in Government quota, 30% will be allotted to the candidates belonging to the respective community of such colleges. Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College, Kolenchery is the only college in private self financing sector run by the religious denomination of the petitioner. The petitioner is entitled to claim the said quota. For the said purpose, it is stipulated by the second respondent that candidates should register their names in the prescribed proforma along with a community certificate issued by the Village Officer.

2. The petitioner registered his claim and submitted Ext.P1 application in the prescribed proforma within the time. He also produced Ext.P2, the o