JUDGMENT

Dated this the 29^th day of January, 2026 The petitioner states that the petitioner possesses B.Tech in Dairy Technology and M.Tech qualification. The petitioner submitted application for appointment to the post of Assistant Professor in Dairy Technology under the respondents. The petitioner produced Ext.P6 Caste Certificate claiming reservation under the Muslim Community Quota. 2. However, when Ext.P7 shortlist was published, the petitioner was included only under the Open Competition Category and was not included under the Community Reservation Category. In Ext.P8 list of rejected candidates, it has been stated that the petitioner failed to produce Non-Creamy Layer Certificate.

3. The petitioner states that the rejection of the application of the petitioner for appointment under the Community Reservation is illegal and unsustainable. Ext.P1 notification mandated to produce either Community Certificate or Non-Creamy Layer Certificate. The petitioner had produced Community Certificate along with his application. The petitioner, therefore, challenges rejection of the petitioner’s candidature for appointment under Community Quota.

4. Standing Counsel entered appearance on behal