Feroz Ahmad vs Delhi Development Authority And Ors

The Supreme Court held that the Delhi Development Authority's (DDA) recruitment rules must comply with the statutory framework under the Delhi Development Act, 1957, specifically Section 57, which mandates prior approval from the Central Government and laying of rules before Parliament. The Court found that the DDA's rules were not valid as they did not follow these requirements, leading to discrimination against the appellant, a degree holder, compared to diploma holders. Consequently, the Court directed the DDA to reconsider the appellant's promotion and pay-scale adjustment in accordance with the valid rules.