J.S.Khehar, J.

1. In furtherance of the directions issued by this Court, the author of the written statement filed on behalf of respondent No. 3 is also present in Court in person. The issue to be adjudicated upon is, whether or not the petitioner Renu Kanwar is eligible for competing in the process of selection for appointment against the post of Resource Teacher. According to the learned counsel representing respondent No. 3, the petitioner is ineligible as she does not fulfil the essential qualifications stipulated in the advertisement (Annexure P-5), whereas according to the learned counsel for the petitioner, the petitioner fulfils all essential qualifications stipulated in the advertisement (Annexure P-5).

2. We have perused Annexure P-5. The essential qualifications for eligibility have been depicted therein as under :-

"Qualifications"

Essential :

1. Should have passed +2 class examination or equivalent, and

2. Should possess a recognized degree/diploma/certificate in the education of

a. Visually impaired or

b. Hearing impaired or

7. Mentally challenged.

Desirable :

3. Should possess at least one years experience of teaching visually disabled, hearing impaired and/o