UNION OF INDIA vs C. GIRIJA .

The Supreme Court examined the appeals concerning the promotion process within the Southern Railway under the 30% quota as per the notification dated 14.10.1999. The Court held that the selection process must adhere to the reservation norms applicable at the time, emphasizing the importance of following established procedures under Article 14 and Article 16 of the Constitution. The Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision to quash the General Manager's communication and directed the inclusion of the applicant in the promotion panel, thereby ensuring compliance with the reservation policy.