KUNAL NANDA vs UNION OF INDIA & ANR.

The Supreme Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's order repatriating the appellant to his parent department, ruling that there are no specific statutory rules governing the absorption of a deputationist, and that departmental instructions apply. The Court emphasized that the appellant's misrepresentation regarding his educational qualifications undermined his integrity, justifying his repatriation after exceeding the five-year limit on deputation. The Court affirmed the Tribunal's decision, stating the appellant had no vested right to remain in the CBI.