STATE OF ORISSA vs BHIKARI CHARAN KHUNTIA .

The Supreme Court upheld the Orissa High Court's directive for the State to conduct interviews for the appointment of Junior Assistants in the Local Fund Service, as mandated by Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The Court emphasized the necessity of adhering to the recruitment process after the petitioners' names were sponsored by employment exchanges, despite the State's claims of irregular appointments and abolishment of posts. The Court ordered that interviews be conducted within three months, ensuring that age considerations for overaged candidates are taken into account.