CAPT. KARAN VASWANI vs U.O.I.

The Supreme Court examined the interpretation of experience requirements under The Major Port Trusts Act, 1963, specifically Sections 28 and 124, in relation to the appointment of Captain Subhash Kumar as Deputy Conservator. The Court held that experience as a Master and as a Pilot could be combined to meet the 10-year requirement stipulated in the recruitment regulations. The Division Bench's interpretation was upheld, affirming that administrative discretion should not be interfered with when two reasonable interpretations exist, thus maintaining Captain Kumar's appointment.