STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH Vs. DHARAM BIR

JUDGEMENT

(1.) "No, mere experiential knowledge is no equivalent to a Degree in Engineering" is our positive answer to the negative argument that the respondent, though not possessing the requisite qualification, be held to be validly holding the post of Principal, ITI, on the basis of his experience.

(2.) The facts, the questions raised and the findings thereon are recorded hereinafter.

(3.) The respondent was appointed as Senior Instructor on 3/12/1957 and was promoted as Supervisor Instructor on 13/12/1959. Thereafter he was promoted as Foreman and then as Group Instructor.