M.P. Electricity Board, Through The ... vs Virendra Kumar Sharma

The Supreme Court held that the selection process for the post of Testing Assistant Grade II was governed by M.P.E.B. Circular No. PD. IV/1028 dated 9-12-1968, which stipulated that the panel of selected candidates would be valid for one year, after which it would lapse. The Court distinguished the case from Shivsingh v. State of M. P., emphasizing that the rules in that case did not provide for a lapsing of the waiting list. Consequently, the High Court's order directing the appointment of the respondent was set aside, affirming the validity of the selection process as per the circular.