Employee With Requisite Educational Qualification Eligible For Promotion Regardless Of Criteria Being Fulfilled Prior To Or During Service: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court ruled that candidates must possess the requisite educational qualifications at the time of consideration for promotion. The case involved a candidate who sought promotion despite not having the necessary qualifications at the relevant time. The court emphasized that the candidate's qualifications should be assessed based on the rules in force during the promotion process, not later amendments. This ruling underscores the importance of educational standards in government employment and the need for adherence to the prescribed eligibility criteria.