Supreme Court of India · 1996-05-08
BISWA RANJAN SAHU vs SUSHANTA KUMAR DINDA
- Citation / case number
- SC 1996/78876
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- BISWA RANJAN SAHU
- Respondent
- SUSHANTA KUMAR DINDA
- Author
- K. RAMASWAMY
- Bench
- K. RAMASWAMY
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the integrity of the selection process for chargemen in the Mechanical Electrical Division, highlighting serious irregularities in the evaluation of candidates' answer sheets. The Court emphasized that the selection must be based on merit and competence, as mandated by the relevant administrative guidelines. The Court set aside the orders of the Central Administrative Tribunal, directing a fresh selection process to ensure transparency and fairness in appointments, thereby upholding the principles of administrative justice.