STATE OF TAMIL NADU vs S. BALASUBRAMANIAN

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of reservation in appointments for the post of Deputy Tahsildar in Tamil Nadu, governed by the Special Rules and General Rules. The Court interpreted Rule 6 of the Special Rules and General Rule 22, emphasizing that reservations for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Backward Classes must be adhered to, and clarified that merit-based selections do not affect the reserved posts. The Court upheld the validity of the amended rules regarding reservation percentages, affirming the state's authority to legislate on this matter.