SECY.,KERALA PUBLIC SER.COMMN. vs SHEEJA P.R.

The Supreme Court held that the Kerala Public Service Commission must issue an advise memo to the 1st respondent, who ranked 3rd in the supplementary list, for the post of Higher Secondary School Teacher after the non-joining of the 2nd respondent. The Court clarified that the supplementary list remains valid for appointment in cases of non-joining, aligning with the precedent set in Nair Service Society v. District Officer, Kerala Public Service Commission (2003) 12 SCC 10. The appeal by the Commission was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision.