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DIPANKAR DATTA, J.
1. Leave granted in SLP (C) No.8737 of 2021.
2. The dispute before us has had a litigious history and hence, a reference
to the previous round of litigation would be necessary to understand
the factual background.
Reason:
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3. Rule 6A of the Kerala Technical Education Service (Amendment) Rules,
2004 was introduced by way of an amendment on 18th September,
2004. Rule 6A reads as follows:
6A. Exemption from qualification:
(i) Candidates appointed as Lecturer in Engineering Colleges in the
Technical Education Department on or before the 27th March 1990, who
have completed 45 years of age on the date of notification published for
filling up the posts of Professor, Joint Director (Engineering College Stream)
and Director of Technical Education as the case may be are exempted from
acquiring Ph.D. Degree for eligibility for the above posts.
