N.K.Sodhi, J.

1. Petitioner was appointed a Public Relations Officer on 1.4.1998 in the Punjabi University, Patiala (for short the University) on ad hoc basis for a period of six months or till the filling of the post on regular basis whichever was earlier. He had passed the Bachelor of Journalist and Master of Journalism and Mass Communication Examination. He claims to have long experience in the fields of Journalism and Public Relations. The University later advertised the post of Public Relations Officer alongwith various other posts inviting applications on the prescribed form. The advertisement appeared in the Daily Tribune on 28.7.1998. The following essential qualifications were prescribed for the post.

"At least a second class Masters degree with good command over English and Punjabi and adequate knowledge of Hindi. About seven years experience in active Journalism publicity and public relations work with back ground of practical Journalism and flair for writing. Persons possessing Masters degree in Journalism and Mass Communication will be preferred."

2. Petitioner who satisfied all the qualification applied for the post. The term of ad hoc appointment of the petit