Akalakunnam Vill.Serv. Co.Op.Bank ... vs Binu N.& Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash the Notification for appointment to the posts of Attender and Peon by the Akalakunnam Village Service Co-op Bank Ltd., citing non-compliance with the Kerala Co-operative Societies Rules, specifically Rule 182(5). The Court established that a writ petition can be maintained against a Co-operative Society when there is an infringement of statutory rules. The Court directed the Bank to conduct a fresh selection process in accordance with the applicable guidelines, allowing the selected candidates to work on a daily wage basis without preference for future appointments.