Home State Must Be First Preference to Claim Insider Cadre in IFS Cadre Allocation: Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court has clarified an important aspect of the All India Services Cadre Allocation Policy, 2008, holding that an officer seeking allocation to their Home State cadre must necessarily mention the Home State as their first preference. The Court ruled that merely expressing willingness to serve in the Home State or placing it at a lower preference does not create any enforceable legal right. Bench and Nature of the…