Telangana HC Upholds Termination of Auditor Appointed on Basis of Unrecognized Degree

Deepak Vashisht Vs Union of India (Telangana High Court) Telangana High Court Upholds Termination of Auditor Appointed on Basis of Unrecognized Degree  The Telangana High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the dismissal of an Auditor whose appointment was based on a degree obtained from an institution that lacked the requisite recognition during the relevant academic period. The Court held that absence of the prescribed educational qualification strikes at the root of eligibility and cannot be cured merely because the employee continued in service under an interim order. Introduction...