UNION OF INDIA vs A.R. SHINDE & ANR.

The Supreme Court held that the appointment of the Director General of All India Radio by transfer on deputation was valid under the All India Radio (Recruitment of Director General, All India Radio) Rules, 1963. The Court clarified that the recruitment process allows for appointment by promotion, deputation, or direct recruitment, and that the absence of eligible candidates for promotion justified the appointment of the second respondent. The Central Administrative Tribunal's order quashing the appointment was set aside, affirming the legality of the appointment made by the government.