KM. NEELIMA MISRA vs DR. HARINDER KAUR PAINTAL AND ORS.

The Supreme Court held that under Section 31(8)(a) of the Uttar Pradesh State Universities Act, 1973, the Chancellor's decision regarding the appointment of university teachers is administrative in nature and does not require adherence to the principles of natural justice. The Court clarified that while the Executive Council may disagree with the Selection Committee's recommendation, the Chancellor's role is to make a final decision based on the recommendations without the need for representation from the Executive Council or the candidates. The Court allowed the appeal, reinstating the Chancellor's decision to appoint the appellant as Reader in Psychology, thereby setting aside the High Court's order that quashed the Chancellor's decision for lack of stated reasons.