B K Pavitra v. Union of India-II. On the provision of Article 16(4-A) as the impugned legislation of Karnataka government provided for consequential seniority for SC/STs after promotion.
- Act was held to be in conformity with the judgments of M. Nagraj and Jarnail Singh v. Lakshmi Narain Gupta.
- On question of administrative efficiency as mentioned under Article 335 of the Constitution, following views were held by Chandrachud J. that:
- No inference can be drawn that reservation in favour of SC/STs has negatively impacted efficiency.
- Meritorious candidate is not one who is merely talented but one whose appointment fulfills constitutional goal of uplifting SCs and STs.
- Administrative efficiency in the affairs of the Union and state must be defined in inclusive sense, where diverse segments of society find representation in public administration.
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