G. SRINIVAS RAO vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court held that the allocation of candidates to the Indian Police Service (IPS) must adhere to the prescribed roster system under the relevant reservation policies. The Court found that the Andhra Pradesh High Court correctly identified that the allocation of vacancies must be based on the availability of data regarding OBC candidates, as mandated by the law. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to remand the case to the Central Administrative Tribunal for fresh consideration, emphasizing the importance of following the statutory framework for allocation.