U.O.I. vs SMT. DRAUPADI BEHARA

The Supreme Court held that the rejection of the application for compassionate appointment under the Administrative Tribunal Act, 1985 was justified, as the enquiry revealed sufficient income of the family and no evidence of separation among family members. The Court emphasized that the High Court erred in directing the appointment based solely on a certificate from a Member of Parliament without substantial evidence contradicting the enquiry report. The Court upheld the findings of the Central Administrative Tribunal and clarified the criteria for compassionate appointments as per the relevant scheme.