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36. All the same, the adoption of 2010 UGC Regulations by the State vide order dated 30.07.2013 was an adoption by incorporation and not an adoption by mere reference. This means that the 2010 UGC Regulations were in force in the State of Punjab despite its repeal by the 2018 Regulations by the UGC. This is clear from the intention and purpose of the order dated 30.07.2013 where it was stated in no uncertain terms that the 2010 Regulations are being adopted with a view to raise the standard of Higher Education in the State, with a specific mention of adoption of API Scores. Now API as we know means Academic Performance Indicator which is a method used in Higher Education to assess the quality and merit of teachers in Higher Education which would include teaching experience and research and academic contribution, which are extremely relevant factors to judge the merit of a teacher in Higher Education. The relevant part of the order dated 30.07.2013 reads as follows:

“With a view to raise the standard of Higher Education in the State of Punjab, the Notification issued by the U.G.C dated 30.06.2010 and 14.06.2013 pertaining to governing the appointment and promotion of Principals/Professors/Associate Professors/Asst. Professors, the relevant API scores with modifications mentioned below are ordered to be applied in the Universities, Govt, aided and private colleges : -
1. The term/tenure of the Principal of a private college is raised from 5 to 10 years. 
         Selection         a) Academic Record and
         Committe          Research       Performance
         e Criteria        (50%)
         /                 b) Assessment of Domain
         Weightag          Knowledge and Teaching
         e   (Total        Skills (30%)
         Weightag          c)    Interview
         e=100)            Performance (20%)

40. Thus, officially the 2010 UGC Regulations were in force in the State of Punjab as these were adopted by way of incorporation and not by reference. The repeal of 2010 Regulations by the UGC Regulations of 2018 had no impact insofar as applicability of 2010 Regulations in the State of Punjab was concerned. Also, it is on record that after the impugned order of the Division Bench, the State adopted the 2018 UGC Regulations. This shows that the State recognises the importance of the UGC Regulations. The chief intention of the G.O. dated 30.07.2013 is that while making selection to the posts of Assistant Professors API Scores are to be seen. This was the purpose; which negates a simple objective type test.