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1. This petition raises an important and interesting question of interpretation of the provisions of the Saurashtra University Act, 1965 particularly the provisions of Section 25(2) thereof, viz., whether the Dean of a Faculty, who has held the office for two successive terms of 3 years each becomes ineligible for reelection for the third term. Section 25 reads as under:

25. (1) There shall be a Dean of each Faculty who shall be elected by the Faculty from amongst its members, provided that he is a member of the Senate and also a teacher or a Principal.

(2) The Dean shall hold office for a term of three years and shall be eligible for reelection/or a further term of three years.

2. The petitioner was elected as the Dean of Medical Faculty of Saurashtra University with effect from May 23, 1991. The said first term came to an end on May 22, 1994. The petitioner was elected as the Dean of Medical Faculty for a further term of three years from May 23, 1994 to May 22, 1997. The petitioner is an elected member of the Senate of the Saurashtra University and the said term is going to expire on May 22, 2002. The elections to the post of Dean of a Faculty are being held from amongst Senate members. The petitioner is, therefore, desirous of contesting for the post of Dean of Medical Faculty for the third consecutive term also. However, in response to the petitioner's letter dated January 15, 1997, the respondent-University submitted a reply that the petitioner is not eligible for reelection for the third term in view of the provisions of Section 25(2) of the Saurashtra University Act, 1965 (hereinafter referred to as "the Act").

10. (4) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a term of three years and he shall be eligible for being appointed to that office for a further term of three years only.
12. (2) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a term of three years and he shall be eligible for re-appointment to that office for a further term of three years only:
Provided that no person appointed as Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall continue to hold his office as such after he attains the age of 65 years.
(2) The Dean shall hold office of a term of three years and shall be eligible for reelection for a further term of three years.