CENTRAL ORGANISATION OF T.NADU ELEC.EMPS vs TAMIL NADU ELECTRICITY BOARD

The Supreme Court ruled that the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board cannot unilaterally modify pension benefits without amending the governing regulations, specifically the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Liberalised Pension Regulations, 1960, as per Section 79(c) of the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948. The Court emphasized that any detrimental changes to employee pensions must follow the prescribed legal procedures to ensure fairness and compliance with established regulations. The appeals were allowed, reinforcing the necessity of adhering to regulatory frameworks in pension modifications.