(1.) Heard finally, with consent of the learned counsel for the parties.
(2.) According to the petitioner, he belongs to an Other Backward Class (OBC) Category. On 17/1/1986, the petitioner was initially appointed as Research Associate in Jawarlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya; and thereafter, appointed as a Professor / Junior Scientist (Agronomy) in Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya. In the year 2007, he was promoted to the post of Professor / Principal Scientist in Rajmata Vijayraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya Gwalior (respondent No.2).
(3.) The State of Madhya Pradesh (Respondent No.1) issued an advertisement on 11/6/2021 (Annexure P/2) inviting applications for appointment on four vacant posts of Dean in the Colleges of Agriculture / Horticulture affiliated with Rajmata Vijayraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya Gwalior (respondent No.2).