KERALA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION vs AKHILESH V. S.

The Supreme Court held that mere empanelment does not create an indefeasible right to appointment, and the High Court erred in issuing a mandamus to fill 97 vacancies, including those arising subsequently during the life of the rank list. The Court emphasized that the employer has discretion not to fill all requisitioned vacancies for valid reasons, such as financial constraints and operational ratios. The judgment reaffirmed that vacancies arising subsequently must be part of a separate selection process, thus upholding the appellant's decision not to make further appointments.