Y. RAGHURAMULU S/O SHRI. Y. GOWRAPPA Vs. COFFEE BOARD, REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, UNION OF INDIA (UOI), MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND DR. JAYARAMA JOINT DIRECTOR (R), CENTRAL COFFEE RESEARCH INSTITUTE@RESPONDEN

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THE petitioner contends that he holds a M.Sc (Ag) degree from the University of Agricultural Sciences and that he holds a Doctorate Degree - Ph.d (Horticulture) from the same university. That he has an excellent academic record and has many achievements to his credit.

(2.) THE petitioner was selected and appointed as Assistant Agronomist in the first respondent Board in the year 1987 and as an Agronomist in the year 1990. He was promoted as Divisional Head of Agronomy. He has been discharging duties in the said post and as Coffee Scientist (FAO Project).

(3.) THE petitioner had submitted his application to be considered for the post. The Board having proceeded to select and appoint respondent No. 3 for the said post. The petitioner has preferred this writ petition.