UNION OF INDIA Vs. S D GUPTA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) ORDER

(2.) DELAY condoned. Impleadment is allowed.

(3.) THE question, therefore, is what will be the principle applicable to the respondent and the direct recruits, in appeal arising out of Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 2293 of 1996. It is not in dispute that as on 3/5/1979 the Rules applicable to the candidates were as under: