JUDGMENT

Petitioners are part time B.Tech students of the University of Calicut. They claimed that they are eligible for moderation as per the norms dated 02.04.2013. Petitioners allege discrimination between the regular batch of B.Tech students and part time B.Tech students, stating that latter are being denied moderation. A representation has been filed as Ext.P4 before the 2^nd respondent which according to the petitioners has not been disposed of yet. The limited relief now sought for by the petitioners is for a direction to dispose of the said representation.

2. A counter affidavit has been filed, controverting the contentions of the petitioners. It has been stated that the grant of moderation cannot be claimed as a right and that the claim of entitlement for moderation is without any basis. It was also stated that there was no recommendation or relaxation to grant moderation to the petitioners and further that they were given ample chances to appear for regular, supplementary and special examinations conducted for the students.

3. I have considered the submissions.

4. The limited relief now sought for by the petitioners is for a direction to dispose of Ext.P4. Though the Registr