D.K. SAHNI vs MANAGING DIRECTOR .

The Supreme Court held that the appellant's promotion to Deputy General Manager and subsequently to General Manager (T) was invalid due to lack of requisite educational qualifications for the post of Chief Mining Engineer, as mandated by the Manganese Ore (India) Recruitment and Promotion Rules, 1977, specifically Rules 4 and 7. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision to quash the appellant's promotions, emphasizing that the educational qualifications must be met for promotional posts. The Court directed the authorities to initiate a fresh selection process in accordance with the rules.