Hon’ble Pankaj Mithal, J.—In this petition, a challenge has been made to the appointment of respondent No. 4 on the post of lecturer in Islamic Studies, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh on the ground that he does not possess the requisite minimum qualifications in the “relevant subject”.

2. In pursuance of the advertisement No. 6-A/95-96 dated 15.3.1996 applications were invited for appointment on several posts in the University including the post of lecturer in Islamic Studies, Department of Islamic Studies. The advertisement prescribed the following as the essential qualifications for the said post :

(i) Good academic record with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade at Master’s degree level in the relevant subject from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from a foreign University.

(ii) Candidates, besides fulfilling the above qualifications, should have cleared the eligibility test for Lecturers conducted by U.G.C.

Or

Should have submitted their Ph.D. thesis, or completed their M.Phil. degree by 31.12.1993.

Note.—Relaxation of the minimum marks at PG level from 55% to 60% for appointment as Lecturer to the candidates who have cleared the JRF examination conduc