P.R. Ramachandra Menon, J.

Whether an Addl. District Government Pleader/Addl. Public Prosecutor appointed for a term of three years is entitled to have renewal of the term as a matter of course, once the term is expired, without following all the procedures right from the beginning, as envisaged under Rule 8 of the Kerala Government Law officers (Appointment and Conditions of Service) and Conduct of Cases Rules, 1978 ('KGLO Rules' in short), read in conformity with the mandate of Section 24(4) and 24(5) of the Cr.P.C.? Whether it is within the prerogative of the Government to identify the counsel to represent the Government in the litigations, both Civil and Criminal - where the Government is a party or shall it be subject to the upper edge, if any, of the concerned District & Sessions Judge in identifying/selecting the person?. To what extent, consultation is necessary with the District & Sessions Judge for preparing the panel of candidates by the District Collector, to be forwarded to the Government for appointment?. Although renewal is ordered after consultation with the District & Sessions Judge, if it is not in full compliance with the relevant rules/provisions of the