P.V. Asha, J.

1. All these writ petitions relate to the selection and appointment to the post of Assistants in the Kerala University and the recommendations of the Upa Lok Ayukta to cancel that selection and to initiate criminal proceedings against the Vice Chancellor, Pro-Vice Chancellor and members of Syndicate. Majority of the writ petitions are filed by the candidates who are working in the University appointed on the basis of the selection in question. Some of the writ petitions are those filed by the Vice Chancellor, the Pro-Vice Chancellor and members of syndicate separately. W.P.(C).No.37082/2007 is one challenging the selection, filed by a candidate immediately after the interview; whereas W.P.(C) No.11937/2011 is one filed years after the selection, seeking implementation of Upa Lok Ayukta's recommendations. W.P.(C).No.10644/2015 is filed by the candidates who are already appointed, seeking promotion. W.P(c).No.23311/2016 is filed seeking appointment from the ranked list.

2. The facts in brief are that: The University of Kerala had by notification dated 3.3.2005 invited applications for selection and appointment to the post of Assistant Gr.II as and when vacancies a