A N MISHRA Vs. PRINCIPAL S M COLLEGE

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THE short question that arises for consideration in this petition is if services of ad-hoc lecturer appointed under Removal of Difficulties Order issued under U. P. Higher Education Service Commission Act of 1980 could be terminated after six months.

(2.) IN July, 1984 applications were invited for post of lecturer in Political Science on ad-hoc basis. The petitioner applied for same. He was duly selected by the Committee constituted under Section 31 of U. P. State Universities Act. IN October 1984 he was appointed for a period of six months unless within the period a regularly selected candidate was recommended by the Commission. It was approved by the Vice-Chancellor. On 6th April, 1985 the Vice-Chancellor extended service of all ad-hoc lecturers till 30th June 1985 as termination in middle of session would have caused difficulties in education. The letter was communicated to the Principal on 9th April. He, however, issued an order terminating petitioner's services with effect from afternoon of the same day.

(3.) IN the circumstances this petition succeeds and is allowed, order dated 9th April, 1985 terminating petitioner's services is quashed. Opposite party is directed to reinstate the petitioner as lecturer in Political Science. His appointment shall continue till regularly selected candidate is appointed by Commission. There shall be no order as to costs. Petition allowed.