Chandigarh Admn. Th. Dir. Pub. Instrn vs Usha Kheterpal Waie & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of eligibility criteria for the appointment of Principals in Government Arts and Science Colleges in Chandigarh, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the Chandigarh Educational Service (Group A Gazetted) Government Arts and Science College Rules, 2000. The Court held that the requirement of a Ph.D. degree for direct recruitment, as stipulated in the 2000 Rules, must be followed, and that the previous practice of appointing deputationists without considering eligible UT cadre lecturers was improper. The Court directed that the appointments must comply with the established rules and criteria, ensuring fairness in the selection process.