ARVIND KUMAR SAXENA vs BRIJ RAJ KISHORE RANGA .

The Supreme Court addressed the promotion process for the post of Superintending Mining Engineer, emphasizing the necessity of merit-based appointments as per the guidelines set by the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC). The Court upheld the Tribunal's directive for a Review DPC to consider the cases of candidates with 'very good' Annual Performance Appraisal Reports, specifically referencing the procedural fairness required under Article 14 of the Constitution. The Court ultimately directed that the Review DPC be conducted in accordance with the principles of merit and fairness, ensuring that all eligible candidates are considered appropriately.