Durgapur Steel Plant vs Bidhan Chandra Chowdhury

The Supreme Court examined the challenge to the appointment process for the post of Plant Attendant-cum-Junior Technician at Durgapur Steel Plant, a Central Government Public Sector Enterprise. The Calcutta High Court had upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision to assess the candidature of the respondents and dismissed the appellants' writ petition. The Court granted leave to appeal and considered the procedural fairness and adherence to recruitment norms. Ultimately, the Supreme Court affirmed the High Court's decision, emphasizing the importance of transparent and fair assessment in public sector appointments.