Supreme Court to decide if state can challenge PSC's final appointment decision
The case concerns whether the State Government of Chhattisgarh can verify a candidate's eligibility and declare them ineligible after the Public Service Commission has selected and recommended them for the post of Registrar, or if the Commission's decision is final.
Appellant: Shailendra Kumar Patel; Respondents: State of Chhattisgarh & Ors.; Bench: Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh.
- Leave granted for the Civil Appeal.
- The Court is tasked with determining if a candidate selected by the Commission acquires an indefeasible right to appointment.
- The Court must examine if the State retains authority to verify eligibility prior to the final appointment order.
- The Court must assess if the State's inquiry committee acted within the statutory framework.
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| Official title | Once Service Rules Say PSC's Decision Is Final, Govt Cannot Inquire Into Candidate's Eligibility: Supreme Court |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | — |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |