COMMNR. OF CENTRAL EXCISE, COIMBATORE vs TANSI ENGINERING WORKS, TIRUPUR

The Supreme Court upheld the Punjab Service of Engineers, Class II (Irrigation Branch) Rules, 1941, affirming the High Court's decision that Junior Engineers without a university degree are ineligible for promotion to Assistant Engineer under Rule 5, unless the government grants relaxation. The Court emphasized that the eligibility criteria for promotion are strictly governed by the rules, and the High Court's interpretation was consistent with the statutory provisions. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's ruling.