RAJENDER SINGH vs LT.GOVERNOR,ANDAMAN &NICOBAR ISLANDS&ORS

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal to regularize the service of the appellant as a Lecturer from 23.09.1976, emphasizing the need for timely action by administrative authorities in service matters. The Court noted that the appellant had been unjustly delayed in his regularization despite fulfilling the necessary educational requirements. The Court dismissed the appeals against the High Court's orders, reinforcing the principle that administrative bodies must adhere to their own directives and timelines.