R. Hariharan & Ors vs K. Balachaiidran Nair & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of seniority among Assistant Engineers in the Kerala State Electricity Board, focusing on the applicability of the Kerala Public Service Commission (Additional Functions) Act, 1963. The Court held that the Board's decision to regularize the appointments of the appellants was valid, but the seniority should be determined based on the date of regularization as per the Public Service Commission's guidelines. Consequently, the Court upheld the High Court's directive to re-fix the seniority, emphasizing the importance of adherence to statutory provisions in service matters.