U'khand HC Voids PITCUL MD's Appointment, Cites Rule Violation

• The Uttarakhand High Court cancelled the appointment of Prakash Chandra Dhyani as managing director of PITCUL.
• The court ruled that Dhyani's appointment violated Rule 9-A of the 2021 rules, which requires an engineering graduate qualification.
• Petitioners argued the post should go to the most senior eligible officer due to a pending regular selection process.
• The state government failed to demonstrate a legally valid exemption or equivalent qualification for Dhyani.
• The court allows the government to reconsider the appointment, but strictly in compliance with the 2021 rules.