DR JAYANTA KUMAR DASH vs STATE OF ORISSA

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of the Orissa Administrative Tribunal's decision favoring Dr. Ramesh Chandra Das regarding his placement in the select list for Junior Teaching posts under the Orissa Medical Education Service (Recruitment) Rules, 1979, specifically Rule 4. The Court held that the Tribunal erred in placing Dr. Das at the top of the list despite his lower placement by the Public Service Commission, emphasizing that selection must adhere to the prescribed criteria and merit order. Consequently, the Court set aside the Tribunal's order, reinstating the original select list prepared by the Commission.