KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN vs SAJAL KUMAR ROY

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of age relaxation for candidates applying for the post of Lower Division Clerk under the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (Appointment, Promotion, Seniority) Rules, 1971. The Court held that the High Court erred in directing the Appointing Authority to consider relaxation of the age limit for over-aged candidates, emphasizing that such relaxation must be explicitly provided for in the rules. The Court ultimately upheld the principle that candidates who do not meet the age criteria cannot be considered for appointment, leading to the dismissal of the respondents' claims.