Supreme Court of India · 2010-08-30
HARI BANSH LAL vs SAHODAR PRASAD MAHTO .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2009/13263
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- HARI BANSH LAL
- Respondent
- SAHODAR PRASAD MAHTO .
- Author
- P. Sathasivam
- Bench
- P. SATHASIVAM,B.S. CHAUHAN, , ,
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's decision which quashed the appointment of Hari Bansh Lal as Chairman of the Jharkhand State Electricity Board, stating that the appointment was made in accordance with the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 and relevant Bihar Electricity Board Rules, 1960. The Court emphasized that there is no age limit for such appointments and that Lal possessed the necessary qualifications and experience. The Court held that the High Court's ruling was erroneous and reinstated Lal's position as Chairman.