P. MAHENDRAN vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court held that the Karnataka General Service (Motor Vehicles Branch) Recruitment Rules, 1962, as amended in 1987, did not apply retrospectively to the selection process initiated under the previous rules. The Court found that the Karnataka Public Service Commission's selection of candidates holding a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering was valid, as the amendment did not affect the ongoing selection process. Consequently, the Tribunal's decision to quash the select list and advertisement was overturned, allowing the selected candidates to be appointed as Motor Vehicle Inspectors.