In Brief
This case concerns whether teachers in private colleges receiving government aid in Madhya Pradesh are entitled to the same age of superannuation (65 years) as government college teachers. The Supreme Court held that the University Coordination Committee possessed independent power under the Madhya Pradesh Vishwavidyalaya Adhiniyam, 1973, to amend Statute No. 28 (College Code) on its own motion without requiring Executive Council approval. The Coordination Committee's 2004 amendment, fixing superannuation at 65 years for aided private college teachers, was a binding statutory change, not merely a recommendation. As Government officers serve on the Coordination Committee, the State is bound by this amendment and must pay salaries for aided private college teachers until age 65, ensuring parity with Government teachers.
The lawyer headnote and full judgment text are available to registered users.