Union Of India & Ors vs B. Valluvan & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the preparation of a panel for direct recruitment must adhere to the guidelines set by the Government of India, specifically regarding the limitation of candidates to immediate vacancies and a maximum of ten percent additional candidates. The Court found that the Central Administrative Tribunal correctly rejected the Original Application as the panel was improperly inflated and not in compliance with the statutory instructions. The Court upheld the Tribunal's decision, affirming that only the candidates selected for immediate vacancies were entitled to appointment, thereby dismissing the claims of those on the waiting list.