Bihar State Text Book Workers Union vs State Of Bihar & Anr

The Supreme Court held that the Bihar State Text Book Workers Union's members, who are Helpers, should be considered for promotion to the post of Operatives despite being non-matriculates, as the requirement of matriculation was not supported by any statutory rule or regulation. The Court emphasized that the qualifications for Operatives, as per the Sixth Pay Commission, only included trade test and work experience, thus invalidating the respondents' imposition of additional qualifications. The Division Bench's order was set aside, and the respondents were directed to complete the promotion consideration process within six months.