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NMC Regulations 2025 | Eligibility for Head of Department Overrides Administrative Appointment: Allahabad HC
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|Allahabad High Court

NMC Regulations 2025 | Eligibility for Head of Department Overrides Administrative Appointment: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that statutory qualifications under the National Medical Commission Regulations 2025 take precedence over administrative orders appointing a Head of Department. This ensures that medical colleges cannot bypass mandatory educational criteria through internal postings, protecting institutional integrity and statutory compliance in medical education governance.