CHANDIGARH ADMN. TH. DIR. PUB. INSTRN. vs USHA KHETERPAL WAIE .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of eligibility criteria for the appointment of Principals in Government Arts and Science Colleges in Chandigarh, emphasizing the need for adherence 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 was valid and that the Chandigarh Administration must comply with the prescribed rules rather than appointing deputationists. The Court ultimately upheld the Tribunal's decision to quash the earlier orders that imposed an unrealistic experience criterion and directed the administration to follow the established rules for appointments.