A.P. AGGARWAL vs GOVT.OF N.C.T. OF DELHI

The Supreme Court ruled that the appointment process for the post of Member, Appellate Tribunal, Sales-tax, under Section 13 of the Delhi Sales Tax Act, 1975, must adhere to the qualifications and procedures set forth in the original advertisement. The Court held that the appellant had a legitimate expectation of appointment based on the earlier recommendation, and the subsequent decision to issue a fresh advertisement was arbitrary. The Court directed the Central Government to appoint the appellant as Member, Sales-tax Appellate Tribunal, thereby upholding the principles of fair administrative action and legitimate expectation.