STATE OF M.P. Vs. DHARAM BIR

JUDGEMENT

(1.) "No, more experiential knowledge is not equivalent to a Degree in Engineering" is our positive answer to the negative argument that respondent, though not possessing the requisite qualification, be held to be validly holding the post of Principal, ITI, on the basis of his experience.

(2.) THE facts the questions raised and the findings thereon are recorded hereinafter.

(3.) ON 15.6.1976, respondent was promoted as Principal, Class II, for a period of six months or till the candidates duly selected by the Public Service Commission for that post were available (whichever was earlier). The post of Principal, Class II was a newly -created post and was not included in the M.P. Industrial (Gazetted) Service Recruitment Rules. 1965 and since the mode of appointment or recruitment on that post was not prescribed till about 1985 the respondent continued to work on that post at different places where he was transferred from time to time.