A. Umarani vs Registrar, Cooperative Societies And ...

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of G.O.Ms No. 86 dated 12.3.2001, which sought to regularize appointments in Tamil Nadu Cooperative Societies made without following statutory recruitment procedures under the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Societies Act, 1983 and the Tamil Nadu Industrial Establishments (Conferment of Permanent Status to Workmen) Act, 1981. The Court held that such appointments were made in violation of the mandatory provisions of the law, emphasizing the importance of adhering to proper recruitment processes. Consequently, the Court upheld the High Court's decision to dismiss the writ petitions challenging the validity of the G.O., reinforcing the principle that adherence to statutory requirements is essential in public employment.