GUDUR KISHAN RAO vs SUTIRTHA BHATTACHARYA

The Supreme Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's order quashing the Government of India's Notifications dated 15.12.1993 and 16.12.1993, which amended the Indian Administrative Service (Fixation of Cadre Strength) Regulations. The Court found that these Notifications contravened Rule 9 of the Indian Administrative Service (Recruitment) Rules, 1954, as they improperly affected the seniority and eligibility of promotees versus direct recruits. The Court affirmed the Tribunal's decision, emphasizing adherence to established recruitment rules.