In response to an advertisement issued in January 1978 inviting applications from candidates for the post of Sub Inspector Executive in the Delhi Police Service, respondent Satya Prakash Vasisht also applied along with others.
In all 98 candidates were found suitable for appointment by the Selection Committee and the respondent was placed at Serial No.
During the medical examination, the respondent was found medically fit in all respects except that he was found to be companyour blind.
The selected candidates were called for medical examination and the respondent was medically examined on June 2, 1978.
54 in the order of merit amongst the suitable candidates.
The respondent then challenged his number appointment before the Central Administrative Tribunal.
The respondent was number given the appointment on the ground that he was companyour blind.
