U O I vs K.G. KULKARNI

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal which set aside the examination for the post of postal superintendent/postmasters, as the respondent was not given an opportunity to appear. The Court emphasized the importance of following the recruitment rules as per the Postal Service Group 'B' Recruitment Rules, 1987, particularly the amendments made under Article 309 of the Constitution. The Court directed the authorities to conduct the examination afresh, ensuring compliance with the prescribed recruitment procedures.