SURJIT SINGH vs U O I

The Supreme Court addressed the ongoing dispute between direct recruits and promotees in the Central Secretariat Service, specifically regarding the seniority list and the ratio of recruitment as per the Central Secretariat Service Rules framed under Article 309 of the Constitution. The Court held that the amendments to the Rules allowing for the carry forward of unfilled vacancies for direct recruits must be adhered to, and that prior promotions should not be invalidated. The Court ultimately directed the preparation of a seniority list in accordance with the amended Rules, thereby upholding the validity of the promotions made prior to the amendment.