R.JAYARAMA vs STATE OF KERALA

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of petitions challenging the appointment process for Sub Inspectors in the District Armed Reserve under the Kerala State and Subordinate Services Rules, 1958. The Court emphasized that the Government Order dated 18.11.1974 mandates that 50% of the posts must be filled by direct recruitment, and the failure to report vacancies to the Public Service Commission was a procedural lapse. The Court clarified that promotees could only claim posts after direct recruits were appointed, affirming the importance of adhering to the prescribed recruitment ratio.