STATE OF M.P. vs A.K. RAJORIYA

The Supreme Court interpreted Rule 6(2) of the Madhya Pradesh State Industries (Gazetted) Service Recruitment Rules, 1985, clarifying that it pertains to maintaining the proportion of direct recruits and promotees in the total cadre strength, not to the filling of vacancies as they arise. The Court held that the Tribunal's order mandating that 50% of vacancies must be filled by promotion was unsustainable, as the rule does not require vacancies to be filled in a specific manner at all times. Consequently, the Court set aside the Tribunal's decision, affirming the legality of the direct recruitment of Deputy Directors.