Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan & Ors vs Sajal Kumar Roy & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (Appointment, Promotion, Seniority) Rules, 1971 do allow for relaxation of the age limit for candidates, but such relaxation must be exercised by the Appointing Authority. The Court found that the High Court erred in directing the Appointing Authority to consider the relaxation for over-aged candidates without proper authority. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's order and upheld the necessity for adherence to the prescribed rules regarding age limits for recruitment, emphasizing that the candidates were not eligible for appointment due to their age exceeding the limit on the relevant date.