(1.) Heard Mr. I. Choudhury, learned Senior Counsel, assisted by Mr. S. Hazarika, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. S. Das, learned standing counsel for the respondent Nos. 1 and 2; being the authorities in the Higher Education Department; Mr. K.N. Choudhury, learned Senior Counsel, assisted by Mr. J. Patowary, learned counsel for the respondent No. 6; and Mr. M. Sharma, learned counsel for the respondent Nos. 7 and 8. Respondent No. 3, 4 and 5, remained unrepresented.
(2.) Extra ordinary jurisdiction of this Court, under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, is sought to be invoked herein this case by the petitioner, namely, Dr. Subhar Sabha-pandit seeking following relief(s):
(3.) The background facts, leading to filing of the present petition is briefly adumbrated as under: