U.P. STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD vs RAM AUTAR AND ANOTHER

The Supreme Court addressed the refusal of the U.P. State Electricity Board to comply with the Uttar Pradesh Government's directive to absorb retrenched employees from the U.P. Chalchitra Nigam. The Court emphasized that the Electricity Board, as an autonomous body, is still bound to follow lawful directions from the State Government, highlighting the importance of compliance in matters of public policy. The Court upheld the High Court's observations regarding the Board's conduct and directed it to act within the law, ultimately reinforcing the authority of the State Government in such matters.