In Brief
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order requiring the Rajasthan Public Service Commission to consider qualified respondents for recruitment. The Court held that once candidates become duly qualified, the Public Service Commission has a statutory duty to consider them and make appropriate recommendations. The Court clarified that the Commission is merely a recruitment agency, not an appointing authority, and the State cannot deflect its constitutional responsibility for appointments by relying on the Commission. The appeals filed by the Commission were dismissed for lack of merit.
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