D.RAGHU vs R.BASAVESWARUDU

The Supreme Court addressed the entitlement to promotion for the posts of Inspector of Central Excise and U.D. Clerk in the Central Excise Department. The court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision to allow the appellants, who were originally recruited as Data Entry Operators, to be considered for promotion despite the restrictive notice issued regarding eligibility criteria. The judgment emphasizes the importance of fair consideration for promotions based on merit and experience rather than arbitrary restrictions.