STATE OF ORISSA vs STATE (TRYSEM) LIVE STOCK INSPECTOR SANGHA .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether qualifications for direct recruitment should be assessed based on the date of vacancy or at the time of recruitment, under the Orissa Non-Gazetted Veterinary Technical Service (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1984. The Court held that the qualifications must be evaluated as per the rules in force at the time of recruitment, affirming the amendments made in 1997 that changed the educational requirements for the position of Livestock Inspector. The judgment clarified the interpretation of recruitment rules and upheld the validity of the amended qualifications.