I.C.A.R. vs T.K. SURYANARAYAN .

The Supreme Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision allowing promotions based on educational qualifications, emphasizing that the Technical Service Rules of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research do not preclude such promotions. The Court clarified that accelerated promotion to Grade T-2-3 is contingent upon initial fitment in Grade T-1-3, as established in prior rulings, particularly referencing Rule 5-1 and 7-2 of the Service Rules. The Court ultimately ruled that the Tribunal's decision was valid and should not be set aside.