JUDGMENT

A.M. Ahmadi, CJI. - Leave granted.

2. By a letter No. 9/D/SCTC/M (S)/93 dated March 4, 1993, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (hereafter referred to as the Commission ) directed the Executive Director of the Indian Overseas Bank, the respondent No. 3, thus:

"No. 9/D/SCTC/M(s)/93

4th March, 1993

Dear Shri K. Subramanian,

Please refer to the commission letter No. 9/D/SCTC/M/(S)/92 dated 18th Feb. 93 in the matter of contravention of Government Directives relating reservation for SC/ST in Indian Overseas Bank and Other matters adversely affecting their interests.

The commissioner had desired the reply of Bank within 7 days of said letter. It is a matter of concern that the reply from Bank has not reached the commission till date.

In view of the prima facie examination of the matter and considering the fact that the Bank is reportedly going ahead with the promotion process, the commission, in exercise of the powers conferred upon it under Section 8 of the constitution(Sixty-Fifth amendment) Act, 1990 hereby directs the Bank to stop the promotion process pending further investigation and final verdict in the matter.

The commission also direct for requi