VIJAY BALA BHANOT vs GOVT. OF N.C.T. DELHI

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Administrative Tribunal and the High Court, confirming that the relaxation of recruitment qualifications for the post of Technical Assistants was improperly granted to individuals rather than a class or category, as permitted under Note:4 of the Recruitment Rules. The Court emphasized that the power to relax qualifications must not undermine the claims of qualified candidates. Consequently, the appeals were dismissed, but the Court allowed the appellants to submit representations regarding their service without conferring any rights for relief.