MAYA MATHEW vs STATE OF KERALA .

The Supreme Court addressed the recruitment process for Medical Officers (Homeopathy) under the Special Rules for the Kerala State Homeopathy Services, 1989, and the Kerala State and Subordinate Services Rules, 1958. The Court held that the method of appointment must adhere to the specified ratio of 5:1:1:1 for direct recruitment and transfers, as outlined in Rule 3 of the Special Rules. The Court ruled that the vacancies should be filled based on the cadre strength rather than the existing vacancies, thereby affirming the High Court's directive to the state government to report the correct number of vacancies to the Public Service Commission for recruitment.