BIHAR STATE UNEMPLOYED CIVIL ENGRS. ASSO vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court upheld the Patna High Court's order directing the Government to identify vacancies as of December 31, 1987, for appointment from the waiting list of candidates recommended by the Public Service Commission. The Court clarified that the 200 posts earmarked for the Rural Engineering Organization were not available for the wait-listed candidates, as they were not intended for Road/Building Construction and Public Works Department. The Court emphasized that the Government must reassess and identify any existing vacancies for both general and reserved candidates, affirming the High Court's exceptional direction despite the usual principle against filling vacancies after one year.