In Brief
The respondents challenged non-implementation of a 2009 West Bengal Administrative Tribunal order directing their appointment as Lower Division Assistants. The Supreme Court clarified that the Tribunal's order meant the candidates had become eligible for consideration, not entitled to immediate appointment. Since their turn had not arisen and vacancies were already filled before their turn matured, no appointment was due. The Court set aside the High Court judgment that had directed appointment, holding that orders must be read within their factual and procedural context.
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