Secy.,Kerala Public Ser.Commn vs Sheeja P.R.& Anr

The Supreme Court held that once the main list of candidates is exhausted, the supplementary list cannot be operated, as established in Nair Service Society v. District Officer, Kerala Public Service Commission (2003) 12 SCC 10. The Court emphasized that the supplementary list is only valid when the main list is active and that the Division Bench of the Kerala High Court erred in directing the Commission to issue an advise memo based on a non-joining vacancy. Consequently, the appeal by the Kerala Public Service Commission was allowed, reversing the High Court's decision.