Ashok Kumar Das & Ors vs University Of Burdwan & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Division Bench's decision that the Executive Council of Burdwan University lacked authority to implement the promotion criteria without prior approval from the State Government as mandated by Section 21 (xiii) of the Burdwan University Act, 1981. The Court clarified that the Resolution adopted on 26.06.1995 was ineffective until the State Government's approval on 10.10.2002. Consequently, the Court directed that promotions must adhere to the guidelines established in the Government Order dated 17.10.1985, as re-framed by the University post-approval.