Waiting list not a guarantee for appointment; subsequent vacancies require open market applications

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal, ruling that being on a waiting list for Technician vacancies does not guarantee appointment. The Court emphasized that subsequent vacancies should be filled through open market applications to ensure compliance with constitutional provisions.

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The Supreme Court dismissed the special leave petition filed against an order of the Central Administrative Tribunal, which refused to grant direction for appointment based on ranking in a select list for Technician vacancies. The Tribunal held that being on a waiting list does not confer a right to appointment and subsequent vacancies must be filled through open market applications in accordance with Articles 14 and 16(1) of the Constitution.

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