Discretion of Executive Authority

Appointing authority could not be allowed to exercise discretion at their whims or in an arbitrary manner, rather they were bound to act fairly, evenly and justly

Ordinary tenure for a posting had been specified in the law or rules, such tenure must be respected and could not be varied except for compelling reasons.

Responsibility of deciding suitability of an appointment, posting or transfer fell primarily on the executive branch of the State which comprised of both the political executive and civil servants

Decision making in relation to tenure, appointments, promotions and transfers remained rule-based and was not susceptible to arbitrariness or absolute and unfettered discretion

Courts ordinarily would not interfere in the functioning of the executive as long as it adhered to the law and established norms and acts in furtherance of its fiduciary responsibility.