K. N. Singh, J.

1. This is a petition under Article 226 of the Constitution for quashing the order of the Deputy Director of Education, Gorakhpur, dated 20-6-1974, whereby he suspended the operation of his order, dated 25-5-1974 according approval for the petitioner's appointment as principal of Shikshak Uchttar Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Bheemvar, District Azamgarh.

2. The petitioner was appointed as an Assistant Teacher in Sri Subhash Intermediate College, Karhiya, District Azamgarh. While serving there as teacher he applied for the post of Principal, Shikshak Uchhttar Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Bheemvar, (hereinafter referred to as the College) in pursuance of an advertisement issued by the management of the Shikshak Uchhttar Madhyamik Vidyalaya, iniviting applications from qualified candidates for appointment to the post of Principal. The petitioner appeared before a Selection Committee for interview along with other candidates. He was selected. The management submitted the recommendations of the Selection Committee to the Deputy Director of Education, Gorakhpur, for according approval to the petitioner's selection and appointment. The Deputy Director of Education by his letter date