THAHIRA P. Vs. ADMINISTRATOR, U.T. OF LAKSHADWEEP

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The grievance of the petitioner is directed against the judgment and order dated 9th Sept., 2016 passed by a Division Bench of the Kerala High Court in O.P. (CAT) No. 126 of 2016.

(2.) The Administration of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep (Directorate of Education) issued an advertisement inviting applications from local candidates between 18-25 years having a bachelor's degree in Sociology from a recognised University for appointment to the post of Social Education Organizer.

(3.) The petitioner Thahira applied for the post. She had obtained a B.A. Degree in Malayalam and Sociology (Double Main) from the University of Calicut in Kerala. Similarly, respondent No. 4 Kadeeja also applied for the post. She had a B.A. Degree in Sociology (Single Main) from the same University that is the University of Calicut.