Sadhana Bhardwaj vs Technical Education Chandigarh on 18 November, 2025
25. In view of the above discussion, the Original
Application is allowed. The respondents are
directed to allow the applicant to continue in
service as Librarian, Chandigarh College of
Engineering & Technology (Diploma Wing),
Sector-26, Chandigarh, up to the age of 62 years,
in accordance with the applicable AICTE/UGC
Regulations as interpreted and applied in judicial
precedents including Dr. Joginder Pal Singh v.
UOI, Renu Oberoi v. U.T. Chandigarh, Chief
Secretary, NCT Delhi v. K.R. Mann, Dr. S.
Kothandaraman, Dr. Bharat Sai Kumar, and
the Constitution Bench judgment in State of
Tamil Nadu v. Adhiyaman Educational &
Research Institute. Her continuation in service
shall be treated as valid without break, and she
shall be entitled to all consequential benefits,
including pay, allowances, seniority and
pensionary benefits arising from such
continuation. Any action treating the applicant as
superannuated at the age of 60 years shall stand
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modified in terms of this order. The respondents
shall also ensure that the process of upgradation
and amendment of Recruitment Rules is
completed expeditiously and the applicant's case
is forwarded to UPSC wherever required, without
insisting on any fresh selection unless mandated
by the final approved norms.