JUDGMENT :

Tribhuvan Dahiya, J.

1. The petition has been filed seeking a writ of certiorari setting aside the order dated 20.01.2022, Annexure P-3, whereby the fifth respondent has been appointed as Vice-Chancellor of the second respondent/University. Further, a writ of mandamus has been sought directing the official respondents to initiate the process of appointment afresh in accordance with the University Act.

2. The University was established under Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Act, 2010 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Act'). On expiry of the term of outgoing Vice-Chancellor, the process to select and appoint a new person was initiated. Distinguished veterinarians submitted applications for the post which included the petitioner as well. A list of applicants along with their bio-data, Annexure R-2/1, was prepared.

2.1. The 28th meeting of the Board of Management under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary, Government of Haryana, was scheduled for appointing a new Vice-Chancellor, on 20.01.2022 at 03:00 pm in the committee room of Haryana Niwas, Chandigarh. The seventh respondent, who was an official member of the Board in the capacity as Deputy Direct