UNION OF INDIA vs S.K. GOEL .

The Supreme Court addressed the promotion dispute of respondent No.1 in the Indian Customs and Central Excise Service, emphasizing the adherence to the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) guidelines as per Office Memorandum dated 10th April 1989. The Court held that the DPC's assessment, which considered the overall grading of the ACRs, was valid and did not improperly favor the lower grading by the reviewing officer. Consequently, the Court upheld the rejection of respondent No.1's representation regarding his seniority and promotion, affirming the DPC's decision as consistent with existing guidelines.