In Brief
The University appealed a High Court judgment ordering it to count the respondent's prior service as Lecturer for Career Advancement Scheme benefits. The respondent was initially appointed as Lecturer on probation in 1998 at a self-financing medical school, her probation was confirmed, and she was subsequently promoted to Assistant Professor and Associate Professor on regular pay-scale. The University argued her initial post lacked proper statutory sanction. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding that continuous service from initial appointment through confirmed probation and regular promotions qualifies for CAS benefits under UGC regulations, even where the initial temporary post lacked formal statutory sanction, provided the appointment followed due selection procedure and was sanctioned by competent officials.
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