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Doctrine of Functus Officio | UPSC Can Correct Recruitment Errors Even After Final Selection Order : CAT
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|Central Administrative Tribunal

Doctrine of Functus Officio | UPSC Can Correct Recruitment Errors Even After Final Selection Order : CAT

The Central Administrative Tribunal held that the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is not barred by the functus officio doctrine from rectifying errors in recruitment processes, even post-final selection. The ruling underscores that maintaining the sanctity of public employment selections outweighs procedural finality, directly impacting candidates challenging erroneous appointments.