UNION OF INDIA vs HEMRAJ SINGH CHAUHAN .

The Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court's decision regarding the promotion eligibility of members of the State Civil Service under Regulation 5(3) of the Indian Administrative Service (Appointment by Promotion) Regulations, 1955. The Court clarified that the eligibility for consideration is contingent upon the Committee meeting annually, as mandated by Regulation 5(1), and that failure to hold such meetings affects the promotion process. The Court ruled that the respondents, having completed the requisite service, should have been considered for promotion despite the lack of timely meetings by the Committee.