STATE OF WEST BENGAL & NAR vs BANDAN BAYAN

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of the recruitment rules for clerical service in West Bengal, specifically whether the respondents were governed by the 1954 Notification or the 1955 Miscellaneous Rules. The Court held that the qualifications prescribed in the 1954 Notification, including a typing speed of 30 words per minute, were valid and binding. The appeal was allowed, overturning the Division Bench's order that directed the appointment of respondents who failed the typing test, thereby affirming the requirement for qualifications as per the established rules.