Hyderabad, April 11 -- The Telangana High Court has directed the National Institute of Plant Health Management (NIPHM) to adhere to the conditions specified in the notification for the appointment of an assistant director.

The court clarified that once a notification is issued, the selection process cannot be altered.

This decision came after a petition was filed by N Lavanya, challenging the appointment of Dr. Srilatha as Assistant Director, alleging that additional qualifications were introduced after the notification was issued, which unfairly disadvantaged her.

Lavanya's petition was initially considered by a single judge, who ordered that her application be reviewed.

However, the matter was appealed and eventually reached the Sup...