B.S.N.L vs G.SARVOTHAMAN

The Supreme Court addressed the powers of the Chief Commissioner under Section 59 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995, regarding the regularization of promotions and identification of eligible posts for persons with disabilities. The Court held that the Chief Commissioner has the authority to direct the inclusion of certain posts in the list of identified jobs for physically handicapped persons, thereby ensuring compliance with the Act. The appeal by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited was dismissed, affirming the Commissioner’s order to include the TOA cadre for reservation purposes.