DHANNA RAM versus UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

DHANNA RAM versus UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

As there was no vacancy in reserved quota and the selection list has expired, no direction for appointment can be given.

Parties
Appellant: Dhannaram; Respondents: Union of India and Others
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
18 April 1996
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Disposition on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Selection and Appointment, Reservation for Scheduled Castes, Relaxed Standards, Promotion
Service Law Selection and Appointment Reservation for Scheduled Castes Relaxed Standards Promotion

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Parties

Dhannaram

Appellant

Union of India and Others

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Disposition on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether appellant is entitled to appointment under reserved quota when list has expired
  2. 2 Correction of selection communication with respect to reservation standards

Ratio Decidendi

As there was no vacancy in reserved quota and the selection list has expired, no direction for appointment can be given.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No costs awarded