ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY REP.BY REGISTRAR vs SECY. TO GOVT. INFN &TOURSM DEPT .

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations, 1985, and the Indira Gandhi National Open University Act, 1985, concerning the qualifications for the post of Principal at the Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu. The Court held that the qualifications prescribed by the UGC must be adhered to, and the appointment of Ramesh as Principal was questioned due to his lack of a basic graduation degree. The Court ultimately remanded the matter back to the High Court for fresh consideration, emphasizing the importance of compliance with statutory educational requirements.