In Brief
The State of West Bengal challenged a High Court judgment requiring appointment of six Lower Division Assistant candidates. The Supreme Court clarified that an Administrative Tribunal's finding that candidates are "qualified to be considered" for appointment establishes only eligibility for consideration, not an absolute right to appointment. Since the candidates' turn in the merit rotation had not yet arisen before vacancies were filled, no appointment could be directed. The Court allowed the appeal and set aside the High Court's judgment, holding that no scope for appointment existed under the circumstances.
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