B.Thirumal vs Ananda Sivakumar & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Court regarding the promotion of Junior Engineers to Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) under the Special Rules applicable to the Tamil Nadu Engineering Service. The Court emphasized that the re-designation of diploma-holders as Assistant Engineers does not equate to promotion within the State Engineering Service, thus affirming the need to adhere to the prescribed quota for promotions. The Court dismissed the appeals filed by the re-designated Assistant Engineers, reinforcing the principle that seniority and promotion must be determined in accordance with the relevant rules.