G.Mohanasundaram vs R.Nanthagopal And Ors

The Supreme Court held that the promotion of the 1st respondent to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) was valid despite the pending disciplinary proceedings against him, as the State Government had provided the necessary Annual Character Rolls (ACRs) to the UPSC. The Court emphasized that the selection process must adhere to the principles of natural justice and fairness, and that the appellant's claims of superior ACRs did not automatically entitle him to promotion. The High Court's decision to set aside the Central Administrative Tribunal's order was upheld, affirming the legality of the promotion notifications dated 10th February 2012 and 13th April 2012.