G.VENKATESHWARA RAO vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's dismissal of the appellant's application regarding the filling of a vacancy for Office Superintendent Grade II, emphasizing that the restructuring of the cadre rendered the appellant ineligible for appointment. The Court noted that the delay in the Railway Board's decision to dereserve the ST vacancy did not create an entitlement for the appellant, as the restructuring occurred before any appointment could be made. The Court affirmed that the procedures followed were in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.