T.N. ELECTRICITY BOARD vs T.N.ELECTRICITY BOARD THOZHILALAR A.SANG

The Supreme Court upheld the striking down of Note 3 of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Service Regulation, 1967, which barred Helpers with National Trade Certificates from applying for Junior Assistant posts. The Court found that the classification created by Note 3 violated Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution, as it lacked a rational basis and intelligible differentia. Consequently, the Court directed that all appointed Helpers be considered for Junior Assistant and other administrative posts, affirming the lower court's decision.