DR. ASWATHY R.S.KARTHIKA vs DR. ARCHANA M.

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Kerala Administrative Tribunal under Section 19 of the Administrative Tribunal Act, 1985, which directed the Kerala Public Service Commission to address the shortfall in reservations for the Hindu Nadar community in the recruitment process. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to the reservation policy as outlined in the Kerala State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1958, particularly Rule 15, which mandates filling vacancies from the specified community if suitable candidates are not available. The High Court's order setting aside the Tribunal's decision was reversed, reinstating the Tribunal's directive.