DIRECTOR, LIFT IRRIGATION CORPORATION LTD. ANDORS. ETC. ETC vs PRAVAT KIRAN MOHANTY AND ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the amalgamation of the Electrical and Mechanical cadres by the Orissa State Lift Irrigation Corporation was valid under administrative exigency, and the gradation lists prepared based on initial appointment dates did not violate Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution. The Court clarified that the right to promotion is not a fundamental right but is subject to reasonable classification and administrative decisions. The High Court's order quashing the gradation lists was set aside, and the appeals were allowed.