Union Of India & Ors vs Deo Narain & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) which directed the authorities to consider the promotion of respondents from Lower Division Clerk (LDC) to Upper Division Clerk (UDC) despite their transfer resulting in loss of seniority. The Court found that the non-consideration of their past regular service as LDCs was arbitrary and irrational, violating principles of fair administrative action. The appeal by the Union of India was dismissed, affirming the CAT's order for the Departmental Promotion Committee to review the cases of the applicants for promotion.