N. SURESH NATHAN vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of the Assistant Engineers (Technical) Recruitment Rules, 1965, particularly concerning the eligibility criteria for promotion to the post of Assistant Engineer. The Court held that the service rendered by Section Officers who subsequently acquired a degree in Civil Engineering should be counted for promotion, affirming the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision. The Court emphasized that there is no provision in the Recruitment Rules that excludes prior experience before obtaining the degree, thus ensuring fair consideration for promotion based on total service.