DURGA DEVI vs STATE OF H.P. .

The Supreme Court held that the State Administrative Tribunal erred in quashing the appointment of the appellants as Voluntary Teachers based on a comparative merit assessment, which is not within the Tribunal's jurisdiction. Citing Dalpat Abasaheb Solunke v. Dr. B.S. Mahajan (AIR 1990 SC 434), the Court reiterated that the selection committee's decision should only be interfered with on grounds of illegality or material irregularity. The Court allowed the appeal, quashed the Tribunal's order, and remitted the matter for fresh disposal on other points.