VIJAY GOEL vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal of ten appellants challenging the Central Administrative Tribunal's order dismissing their petition regarding their regularization as Lower Division Clerks (LDCs). The Court noted that the appellants had been working for 18 to 20 years on an ad hoc basis and had given up their challenge to the order modifying their regularization dates. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to the recruitment rules established under Article 309 of the Constitution and the necessity of following the procedures set by the Staff Selection Commission for LDC appointments.