MEGHALAYA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD vs THULESWAR BARBARUAH .

The Supreme Court addressed the promotion criteria under the Assam State Electricity Board's regulations, specifically examining Regulation 37 of the 1973 Regulations and its amendments. The Court held that the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) must consider three times the number of vacancies for promotions, emphasizing the merit-cum-seniority rule as per the amended provisions. The judgment clarified the procedural requirements for promotions within the Board, affirming the validity of the amended regulations and the DPC's role in determining eligibility.