SALEM ERODE ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY LTD. vs SALEM ERODE ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION CO. LTD. EMPLOYE

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Certifying Officer under the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, to refuse amendments to the Standing Orders proposed by the appellant company. The Court held that the amendments would create discrimination between employees based on their date of appointment, which is contrary to the requirement for uniformity in Standing Orders as mandated by the Act. The Court affirmed that the Certifying Officer has the authority to assess the fairness and reasonableness of such amendments, and the decision was consistent with the provisions of Sections 4(a) and 4(b) of the Act.