STATE OF KERALA vs MAHESH KUMAR .

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Kerala High Court affirming the introduction of the 'direct payment system' for Dr. Padiar Memorial Homoeopathic Medical College under G.O. (Ms) 511/95/H&FWD and G.O. (MS) No. 100/2000, emphasizing compliance with Rule 49 of the Travancore-Cochin Medical Practitioners Rules. The Court clarified that only registered teaching staff under Rule 49 are eligible for benefits under this system, reinforcing the legal principle that adherence to statutory regulations is essential for entitlement to government schemes. The appeals by the State of Kerala were dismissed, maintaining the High Court's order.