Chandravathi P.K. And Ors vs C.K. Saji And Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the promotion eligibility criteria under the Kerala Public Health Engineering Service Rules, specifically Rule 4 and Rule 5, concerning degree-holders versus diploma-holders. The Court held that diploma-holders who obtained AMIE qualifications while in service are eligible for promotion only after considering the claims of degree-holders who possessed their qualifications at the time of the diploma acquisition. The judgment clarified the interpretation of promotion rules, ensuring adherence to the established hierarchy and qualifications for engineering posts within the Kerala Water Authority.