This order will dispose of two Writ Petitions No. 19557of 19% and 20651 of 1966 and they pertain with respect to the controversy of same subject-matter i. e. non- interference in the working of duty as a Principal of the D. V. Post Graduate College, Jalaun and stoppage of salary from March, 1996 to May, 1996. These two writ petitions have raised a very interesting question and would show how management of U. P. Educational Institu tions and how the U. P. Higher Education Service Commission is fur "zoning and how the system with respect 01 regular recruit ment of the Principal has failed for want of indifferences and listless attitude of the management and the authorities who con trol the

functioning of the colleges. This question also involves the interpretation of Statute 12. 20. Statute 12. 20 is quoted below for advantage:

"12. 20.-When the office of the principal of an affiliated college falls vacant, the Management may appoint any teacher to officiate as Principal for a period of three months or until the appoint ment of a regular principal, whichever is earlier. If on or before the expiry of the period of three months, any regular principal is not appointed,