Supreme Court of India · 2014-09-05
Ntpc Kahalagaon & Ors vs Nakul Das & Ors
- Citation / case number
- (2014) 4 ESC 703
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Ntpc Kahalagaon & Ors
- Respondent
- Nakul Das & Ors
- Author
- A.K. Sikri
- Bench
- A.K. Sikri, J. Chelameswar
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the recruitment process of National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) for Land Oustees following land acquisition for a power plant, emphasizing adherence to the Parliamentary Committee's guidelines. The Court upheld NTPC's decision to prioritize Land Oustees in employment, affirming that the recruitment process was transparent and fair, and that the adjustments made were in line with statutory obligations. The appeals were dismissed, affirming the validity of the recruitment process and the appointments made under it.