M.A.RAJASEKHAR vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court held that adverse remarks in performance evaluations must be based on specific instances and should not be made without giving the officer an opportunity to correct any perceived deficiencies. The Court found that the remarks made against the appellant, a Tehsildar, were not substantiated by evidence of unsatisfactory performance and thus ordered the expungement of the adverse remark. The Court emphasized the need for fair and objective assessment of an officer's performance under the principles of administrative justice.