RAJENDRA PRASAD vs THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH THR PRINCIPAL SECRETARY REVENUE DEPARTMENT

The Supreme Court examined the validity of recruitment rules for ministerial Group 'C' posts in Uttar Pradesh, which mandated promotion from Group 'D' employees based on seniority and qualification criteria. The Court analyzed whether the reservation of 20% vacancies for promotion, divided into specific quotas for different educational qualifications, adhered to constitutional principles and procedural fairness. The Court upheld the rules, emphasizing the importance of merit, seniority, and the constitutional provisions governing recruitment and promotion. The judgment clarifies the criteria for promotion and the constitutional validity of such reservation policies.