JUDGMENT :

B.K. Misra, J. - The petitioner in this writ petition has challenged the order dated 21.10.2003 of the Director of Higher Education, Orissa, Bhubaneswar while disposing of the appeal of the petitioner on the ground that the same is passed contrary to the findings of the Trial Court as well as the order is tainted with contradictions and non-application of mind. The facts leading to the filing of the writ petition are as follows:--

The petitioner was appointed as a Lecturer in Economics in Biju Patnaik College of Science & Education by opposite party No. 3 on 2.2.1988. On 4.7.1988, he faced an interview conducted by the Governing Body of the said College for regular appointment as lecturer in Economics and she was selected by the Governing Body and accordingly, regular appointment letter was issued in her favour on 4.7.1988. The petitioner joined service on 5.7.1988 and continued to discharge her duties till 15.7.1989. But when the college reopened after Summer Vacation on 15.7.1989 she was not allowed to join the said college. She made certain representations to the Government. An enquiry was held on the representation of the petitioner by the Deputy Director Higher Educat