INDIAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE (S.C.S.) ASSOCIATION, U.P. AND ORS. versus UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

INDIAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE (S.C.S.) ASSOCIATION, U.P. AND ORS. versus UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

The proviso to Rule 3(3)(ii) of the IAS (Regulation of Seniority) (First Amendment) Rules, 1989 is neither unconstitutional nor ultra vires Section 3(1A) of the All India Services Act, 1951, nor does it violate Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution. It is consistent with legislative intent, operates prospectively, and valid consultation was held.

Parties
Petitioner: Indian Administrative Service (S.C.S.) Association, U.P.; Respondent: Union of India
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
11 November 1992
Procedural Posture
Writ Petition and Civil Appeals / Final Supreme Court Decision
Outcome
WP(C) No. 499/91 dismissed; CA No. 4794/92 dismissed; CA No. 4788/92 allowed.
Legal Topics
Seniority Rules, Constitutional Validity, Consultation Requirement, Promotion, Year of Allotment, Interpretation of Statutes
Service Law Constitutional Law Administrative Law Seniority Rules Constitutional Validity Consultation Requirement Promotion Year of Allotment +1 more

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Parties

Indian Administrative Service (S.C.S.) Association, U.P.

Petitioner

Union of India

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Writ Petition and Civil Appeals / Final Supreme Court Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proviso to Rule 3(3)(ii) of the IAS (Regulation of Seniority) (First Amendment) Rules, 1989 is ultra vires Section 3(1A) of the All India Services Act, 1951.
  2. 2 Whether the proviso offends Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution.
  3. 3 Whether proper consultation with States and Union Territories was conducted before amendment of rules.

Ratio Decidendi

The proviso to Rule 3(3)(ii) of the IAS (Regulation of Seniority) (First Amendment) Rules, 1989 is neither unconstitutional nor ultra vires Section 3(1A) of the All India Services Act, 1951, nor does it violate Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution. It is consistent with legislative intent, operates prospectively, and valid consultation was held.

Court Disposition

WP(C) No. 499/91 dismissed; CA No. 4794/92 dismissed; CA No. 4788/92 allowed.

Orders

  • Writ Petition No.499/91 dismissed.
  • Civil Appeal No.4794/92 dismissed.