U.T. OF CHANDIGARH vs RAJESH KR BASANDHI

The Supreme Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision that the maximum age limit for the post of Assistant District Attorney/Law Officer in Chandigarh is 35 years, as per the Union Territory of Chandigarh Employees (Conditions of Service) Rules, 1992, framed under Article 309 of the Constitution. The Court clarified the interpretation of 'for the time being' in the context of the rules, confirming that the respondent's application should have been considered despite exceeding the age limit stated in the advertisement. Consequently, the Court directed the Union Territory to declare the result of the respondent's examination and consider his appointment.