Shwetambari D/O Rameshwar Kathale (Dr. Shwetambari W/O Parag Andhe) v. Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur Thr. Its Registrar and Others
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W.P. 2169/2024, Bombay HC Nagpur Bench, decided 12-02-2025 (Gharote & Mantri, JJ.). Refusal of post-facto approval of a selected Assistant Professor (Hotel Management and Catering Technology) appointment by Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University quashed; NET/Ph.D. condition in Clause A(2) of advertisement dated 30/04/2023 held not to hold good; re-advertisement directed with qualifications per Clause 5.1(e), AICTE Notification dated 01/03/2019; proceedings turned on AICTE Regulations governing teacher appointments versus UGC Notification dated 18/07/2018 Clause 3.10 (Ph.D. mandatory, amended by notification dated 11/10/2021) urged to apply only to university departments and not affiliated institutions; State NOC/permission dated 06/03/2023 to continue; petition allowed, no costs. Advocates: H.V.Thakur (petitioner); Akshay A. Naik, Sr.Adv. with R.R.Deo (resp. 2-3); S.A.Sonak (resp. 4); R.K.Maheshwari (resp. 5).