(1.) The petitioner seeks an order directing the respondent nos.1 to 3 to absorb his services on the post of Principal of Arts, Commerce and Science College, Kalwan, and to grant him continuity of service from 1.2.2012 till he attains the age of 65 years, as well as consequential benefits pursuant thereto.
(2.) The respondent nos.2 and 3 are the Joint Director, Higher Education, Pune, and the Registrar of Pune University respectively.
(3.) The petitioner was appointed as the Principal of the college in July 1983. His appointment was approved by the University of Pune on 12.6.1984. The said college is affiliated to the Pune University and receives 100% grant-in-aid from the State of Maharashtra.