Ajay Kumar Singh vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh

The Supreme Court addressed the dispute between promotees and direct appointees for the post of Assistant Engineer under the U.P. Development Authorities Centralised Services, emphasizing the necessity of consultation with the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission as mandated by Article 320(3) of the Constitution of India. The Court held that the confirmation of ad hoc appointments without such consultation was illegal, thereby establishing that direct appointees must be placed above promotees in the seniority list. The judgment reinforces the importance of adherence to constitutional provisions in the recruitment process.