PILLA SITARAM PATRUDU vs U O I

The Supreme Court dismissed the special leave petition challenging the Tribunal's order regarding the promotion of K.R. Ramanandan as Executive Engineer. The Court held that once the respondent was found eligible under the rules, his seniority must be determined accordingly, despite the contention that he lacked the requisite service period. The Tribunal's finding that the two-year service requirement could be relaxed for reserved candidates was upheld, affirming that the delay in his appointment was not his fault. Thus, the order of the Tribunal was deemed valid and lawful.