In Brief
This case concerns whether applicants for Livestock Inspector positions should meet educational qualifications in force at the time of vacancy or at the time of recruitment. Respondents were trained under a government TRYSEM scheme during 1994-1997 with matriculation qualification and sought appointment under pre-amendment rules. The Supreme Court held that for direct recruitment, qualifications must be assessed as per Rules in force at the time of recruitment, not the vacancy date. However, the Court allowed respondents to petition the Government for relaxation considering their training and prior engagement, which the Government must consider expeditiously. The High Court's judgment favoring the respondents was set aside and the appeal allowed.
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