CEN.ELECT.SUPPLY UTILITY OF ODISHA vs DHOBEI SAHOO .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash the appointment of the 5th respondent and directed the Central Electricity Supply Utility of Odisha (CESU) to recover the honorarium paid, citing Section 22 of the Electricity Act, 2003. The Court emphasized that the appointment was made without proper authority and violated the principles of public interest. The judgment reinforced the necessity of adherence to statutory provisions in public appointments, affirming the High Court's ruling as just and lawful.