C.M. Thri Vikrama Varma vs Avinash Mohanty & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Andhra Pradesh High Court's decision to quash the allocation of Vikrama Varma to the Andhra Pradesh cadre, directing the Union of India to reconsider the allocations of Avinash Mohanty and Vikrama Varma in accordance with law. The Court emphasized that the allocation process must adhere to the guidelines established in the letter dated 31.05.1985, which were not followed in this case. The ruling clarified that while the Central Government has the authority to allocate officers, it must do so in a manner consistent with established norms and guidelines.