INDER JEET KHURANA vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court examined the Haryana Revenue (Group/B) Service Rules, 1988, particularly Rule 9 regarding recruitment methods for Tehsildars, which stipulates 40% by direct recruitment, 40% by promotion, and 20% by transfer. The Court held that the recruitment by transfer of certain Ziledars as Tehsildars violated the prescribed qualifications and experience requirements under Rule 7 and the selection process outlined in Rule 9. Consequently, the Court quashed the appointments made by transfer, reinforcing adherence to the statutory recruitment framework.