JAGMAL SINGH YADAV vs M. RAMAYYA AND ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the writ petitioners, who were appointed as Assistant Engineers in the Central Engineering Service Class II, are entitled to consideration for confirmation and seniority as there was no established quota between direct recruits and promotees under Rule 4(c) of the Central Engineering Service, Class II (Recruitment Rules) 1954. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision that the Government must adjust the inter-se seniority of the petitioners in accordance with law, as the direct recruits were confirmed without a proper determination of quota. The appeal by the direct recruit was dismissed, reinforcing the principle that confirmation should be based on merit and adherence to the rules.