S C SINGH versus STATE OF UTTARAKHAND AND ORS.

S C SINGH versus STATE OF UTTARAKHAND AND ORS.

The Appellant, having served two tenures in accordance with the revised guidelines, cannot continue as Director, CDC; tenure limitation applies to all appointments regardless of deputation status.

Parties
Appellant: S C Singh; Respondents: State of Uttarakhand and Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
05 December 2018
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
University Employment, Tenure Limitation, Director of College Development Council
Service Law University Employment Tenure Limitation Director of College Development Council

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Parties

S C Singh

Appellant

State of Uttarakhand and Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the tenure limitation for two terms of three years applies only to Directors appointed on deputation or to all Directors of CDC
  2. 2 Whether the appellant can continue as Director after completing two tenures

Ratio Decidendi

The Appellant, having served two tenures in accordance with the revised guidelines, cannot continue as Director, CDC; tenure limitation applies to all appointments regardless of deputation status.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal is dismissed; contempt petition does not survive; no order as to costs.