S.B. Bhattacharjee vs S.D. Majumdar & Ors

The Supreme Court interpreted the Mizoram Engineering Service Rules, 2001 and an Office Memorandum dated 10.10.2002 regarding the promotion process for the post of Executive Engineer. It held that the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) must assess candidates based on their Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) over the preceding five years, ensuring a fair and non-discriminatory evaluation. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to allow the appeal of the first respondent, emphasizing the importance of a rigorous selection process as mandated by the Office Memorandum.