UNION OF INDIA vs RATI PAL SAROJ

The Supreme Court held that the withdrawal of the appointment of Rati Pal Saroj to the Indian Administrative Service was invalid as it occurred after acceptance and without providing an opportunity for a hearing, violating principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized that the appointment could not be treated as cancelled while the respondent was still in his previous position and not relieved. Consequently, the appeal against the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision to allow the respondent's application was dismissed, affirming the Tribunal's ruling that the offer remained in abeyance.