HC stays PSC notification inviting applications for College Lecturer

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 6: Jammu Wing of the J&K High Court has ordered stay on the Public Service Commission’s May 23, 2013 notification inviting applications for the post of Assistant Professor in various disciplines in the Government Degree Colleges of the State.
The notification number 09-PSC (DR-P) of 2013, dated 23-05-2013 was challenged by some scholars and others over the qualification prescribed for the posts advertised.
The petitioners contended that PSC has not shown the qualification as per Jammu and Kashmir Education (Gazetted) College Service Recruitment Rules 2008.
After examination of the writ petition, the court in its interim order said that subject to objections from other side till next date of hearing, the impugned notification number 09-PSC (DR-P) of 2013, dated 23-05-2013 shall remain in abeyance.