SURINDER SINGH vs U.O.I. .

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) which quashed the appointment of the appellant as Extra Departmental Delivery Agent (EDDA) based on preferential qualifications. The Court clarified that while the minimum qualification for the post was 8th standard, the selection should prioritize candidates based on their marks in Matriculation only if they were available, as per the Circular dated 12.03.1993. The Court held that the CAT's directive for a fresh selection process was justified, affirming the importance of adhering to the established recruitment guidelines.