In Brief
Two minority educational institutions in Uttar Pradesh submitted teacher appointment proposals to the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS) for mandatory approval. Before approval was granted, the Government amended the selection regulations. The DIOS then asked the institutions to resubmit proposals following the new procedure. The High Court held that candidates had acquired vested rights once proposals were submitted, and old rules should apply to old vacancies. The Supreme Court reversed this, holding that no vested right accrues until DIOS approval is actually granted. It also rejected any 'deemed appointment' doctrine, ruling that statutory approval requirements cannot be overridden by subordinate regulations, and that amended rules apply to any consideration occurring after their implementation.
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