Union Public Service Commission vs Sukanta Kar & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Delhi High Court affirming the Central Administrative Tribunal's ruling that the respondent was eligible for promotion to the post of Deputy Advisor (Training) despite not holding a Degree in Civil Engineering, as the Recruitment Rules allowed for promotion based on five years of regular service as a Departmental Scientific Officer. The Court interpreted the Recruitment Rules, particularly columns 7, 8, and 11(2), emphasizing that the latter provided an exception to the educational qualifications requirement. The Court concluded that the High Court's interpretation was correct and dismissed the appeal by the UPSC.