PRALHAD RAMACHANDRARAO Vs. UNIVERSITY OF GOA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THE petitioner holds the degree of Master of Science in Mathematics from Karnataka University. No obtained the degree in First Class with Distinction. The petitioner also holds a doctorate from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay in the subject of Graph Theory. The thesis submitted by the petitioner for his doctorate was entitled "analysis of some problems in Graph Theory". The petitioner also has to his credit several research publications in Scientific Journals in India and abroad. He has also research experience of over 9 years and teaching experience of about 5 years. At present he holds the post of Lecturer in Mathematics/computer Applications at the Regional Engineering College. Tiruchirapalli. The petitioner is also a recognised Research Adviser for guiding students doing their doctorates at Bharati Desan University, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu.

(2.) BY a public notice dated 30th March, 1989 the Registrar of the University of Goa (the 1st respondent) invited applications, inter alia, for 3 posts of Reader in Computer Science and one post of Reader in Mathematics. The advertisement stated that the minimum qualifications for those posts shall be as prescribed by the University Grants Commission from time to time. It also stated that apart from minimum qualifications, and additional/desirable qualifications, which may be prescribed for the posts, shall be circulated by way of a handout to the candidates along with the application forms. Accordingly, a handout was issued to all the candidates along with their application forms, which prescribed minimum qualifications as also additional qualifications for various posts. As per this handout, for the post of a Reader, the minimum qualifications were : Good academic record with a doctoral degree or equivalent published work; evidence of being actively engaged in (i) research or (ii) innovation in teaching methods or (iii) production of teaching materials. About 5 years experience of teaching and/or research was also required of which at least 3 years experience was required as a lecturer or in an equivalent position. This condition was relaxable in the case of candidates with outstanding record of teaching/research. Certain other additional qualifications were also prescribed for the various posts which had been advertised. For a Reader in Computer Science the following additional qualification was prescribed :

(3.) THE petitioner submitted his applications for the post of Reader in Computer Science as also for the post of Reader in Mathematics pursuant to this advertisement. In his application for the post of Reader in Computer Science, which is produced before us by the University, in column 10, which deals with "research work done or directed", the petitioner has stated, "presently guiding one candidate for Ph. D, degree in the areas of Graph Theory and its applications. . . . . . Field of interest : Graph theory and its applications to computer science, Designs and analysis of algerithms. Applications of computer science in general. " In column 11, which deals with "other qualifications and experience if any", he has stated, Computer Science courses taught: Basics of computer science; Introductory programming; Data Management; Translator Design; Design and analysis of algerithms, Lab I course for MCA Ist Semester". Apart from giving the list of various papers published by him, the petitioner has also given a list of 3 persons to whom reference may be made. He has also given a letter of recommendation from Prof. M. M. Vartak, of the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. The letter of recommendation, inter alia, states that after his Ph. D. the petitioner has been working in computer science especially concentrating on programming language and the interface between mathematical techniques and computer software.