JUDGMENT :

Mohammed Nias. C.P, J.

The unsuccessful petitioner, who challenged the appointment of the 4th respondent to the post of Assistant Director in the Department of Physical Education in the University of Kerala on deputation basis, pursuant to Ext.P1 notification is the appellant. The appellant as well as the 4th respondent were interviewed on 14.12.2017 by the Selection Committee. The 4th respondent was selected on the basis of obtaining 1.9 marks more than the writ petitioner. The marks given under the various heads to the seven candidates who participated in the selection process are extracted below:-

“Selection to the post of Assistant Director Department of Physical Education, on Deputation Date of Interview : 14th December 2017 Notification No.Ad.Dl.I.DPE/43722/2017 dated 16.08.2017