FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA vs H.N. BHARATI

The Supreme Court held that the Circular dated 15.5.75 issued by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) regarding the regularization of 'food transferees' and direct recruits must be followed for determining seniority. The Court clarified that both categories may be deemed to have satisfactorily completed their probationary period after one year of service, as per Regulations 7, 10, and 15 of the Food Corporation Act, 1964. The Court found no necessity to quash the entire seniority list as directed by the High Court, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the principles laid out in the circular for seniority determination.