C.G.M.,CAL.TEL.DIST.,B.S.N.L. vs SURENDRA NATH PANDEY .

The Supreme Court held that the appellants, Department of Telecommunication, violated Rule 13 of the Post & Telegraph Manual by failing to communicate the marks obtained by the respondents in the departmental examination for Junior Accounts Officers. The Court emphasized that the respondents were entitled to know their marks as per the established rules, and the cancellation of their candidature due to alleged irregularities was not justified without proper procedure. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to direct the appellants to disclose the marks and grant promotion accordingly, reinforcing the principles of transparency and fair administrative action.