( 1 ) AT the very out set it may be mentioned that this matter had already been heard once and on the mention of the learned Counsel for the parties it was re-heard.

( 2 ) THE present writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India has been filed by Dr. Ram Sukh Yadav in which he prays for a writ in the nature of mandamus commanding the respondents to appoint him on the post of Alopathic Medical Officer in Provincial Medical and health Service Cadre in pursuance of the advertisement published on 21st December, 1991 by the Public Service Commission, Uttar Pradesh, respondent No. 2 and interview held on 10-8-1993.

( 3 ) THE undisputed facts of the case are that applications were invited by respondent No. 2 from the eligible qualified candidates through an advertisement dated 21st December, 1991 for the recruitment on 2044 posts of the Medical Officers (male) in the P. M. H. S. Cadre of Uttar pradesh, Qualifications which were prescribed under the aforesaid advertisement were a M. B. B. S. or equivalent degree with one year rotatory internship training. Out of 2044 posts, 306 posts were reserved for backward class candidates. The petitioner, who belongs