Case Note & Summary
The dispute arose from the appellant's application for selection to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) for the year 1990, where he was one of five candidates interviewed from the Non-State Civil Service Officers in Tamil Nadu. The Selection Committee rated him as 'outstanding' by three members and 'very good' by two members. However, the Union Public Service Commission did not recommend his name, citing a lack of consensus on his ability. The appellant's application to the Central Administrative Tribunal was dismissed, prompting him to appeal to the Supreme Court. The court found that the ratings indicated a consensus that the appellant was at least 'very good', and thus, his case should have been presented for consideration. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, directing that the appellant's case be put up for consideration by the Union Public Service Commission for the 1990 vacancy, while stating that the Central Administrative Tribunal had erred in its dismissal. The court did not impose any costs.
Headnote
A) Administrative Law - Selection Process - Consensus in Ratings - Indian Administrative Service (Appointment by Selection) Regulations, 1956 - The Selection Committee rated the appellant with three members as 'outstanding' and two as 'very good', indicating a consensus on his merit. The court held that the Central Administrative Tribunal erred in dismissing the application, directing that the appellant's case be considered for appointment (Paras 1073-1074).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the appellant was eligible for consideration for appointment to the Indian Administrative Service despite differing ratings by the Selection Committee.
Final Decision
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, directing that the appellant's case be put up for consideration by the Union Public Service Commission for the 1990 vacancy, stating that the Central Administrative Tribunal erred in its dismissal.
Law Points
- Selection process
- consensus in ratings
- eligibility for appointment
- Indian Administrative Service regulations
