Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd vs R. Santhakumar Velusamy & Ors

The Supreme Court ruled that the Biennial Cadre Review (BCR) scheme, introduced under the Circular dated 16.10.1990, allows for the upgradation of posts based on functional justification and performance assessment of employees who have completed 26 years of service. The Court held that the rules of reservation do not apply to the upgradation of posts under the BCR scheme, affirming the government's discretion in implementing the scheme. The decision clarified the applicability of the BCR scheme to Group C and Group D employees, emphasizing the need for a structured review process.