Requisite qualification is a must for regularization of service
The respondent was appointed as part time lecturer (temporary) on clock hour basis. He contented to be considered as full timer since he had a workload of 12 teaching periods per week. He had also obtained M. Phil subsequent to his appointment. The question arose for consideration was whether the respondent satisfied the criteria of having a second class Master’s Degree and, thus, could have been considered for regular appointment. The Supreme Court held that all appointment must be in accordance with the relevant statute and UGC Rules state that for the purpose of regular appointment as full time lecturer one must obtain 55% in P.G. Since the respondent has only 51% marks in P.G., the respondent does not possess the requisite qualification and not suitable for regular appointment.
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