S.B. BHATTACHARJEE vs S.D. MAJUMDAR .

The Supreme Court interpreted the Mizoram Engineering Service Rules, 2001, particularly Rule 20, and an Office Memorandum dated 10.10.2002 regarding the promotion of candidates to the post of Executive Engineer. The Court held that the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) must evaluate candidates based on their Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) over the preceding five years, ensuring a fair and non-discriminatory assessment. The judgment of the Gauhati High Court was set aside, affirming the need for adherence to the prescribed procedures in promotions.