UNION OF INDIA versus B. VALLUVAN AND ORS.

UNION OF INDIA versus B. VALLUVAN AND ORS.

Panel validity for future vacancies is governed by statutory rules; panel does not survive beyond advertised vacancies unless expressly permitted. Review jurisdiction must be exercised strictly within CPC framework and only for error apparent on record.

Parties
Appellant: Union of India; Respondents: B. V. Alluvan and Others
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
19 October 2006
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Review Order
Outcome
Appeal allowed; impugned High Court judgment set aside.
Legal Topics
Selection Process, Panel Validity, Review Jurisdiction
Service Law Civil Procedure Selection Process Panel Validity Review Jurisdiction

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Parties

Union of India

Appellant

B. V. Alluvan and Others

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Review Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether candidates on a panel drawn for future vacancies are entitled for appointment after advertised vacancies are filled
  2. 2 Whether High Court's review jurisdiction was properly exercised

Ratio Decidendi

Panel validity for future vacancies is governed by statutory rules; panel does not survive beyond advertised vacancies unless expressly permitted. Review jurisdiction must be exercised strictly within CPC framework and only for error apparent on record.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; impugned High Court judgment set aside.

Orders

  • Impugned judgment set aside
  • No appointment claim survives from panel for future vacancies; panel was exhausted