H.P. STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD vs K.R. GULATI

The Supreme Court upheld the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Tribunal's decision to promote the respondent as a Stenographer with effect from May 31, 1966, based on the provisions of the Indian Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948, specifically Section 5 and Section 79(c). The Court ruled that the respondent was entitled to all consequential benefits without any recovery due to prior service conditions. The judgment affirmed the Tribunal's findings regarding the continuity of service and the respondent's rights under the applicable regulations.