Supreme Court of India · 2016-08-16
DHARAM SINGH vs PUNJAB STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD
- Citation / case number
- SC 2014/36396
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- DHARAM SINGH
- Respondent
- PUNJAB STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD
- Author
- KURIAN
- Bench
- SHIVA KIRTI SINGH KURIAN JOSEPH
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court held that the appellant, having continuity of service from 12.01.1994, satisfies the requirement of 2555 days as a work-charge employee for the purpose of appointment as Assistant Lineman. The Court set aside the impugned judgment and directed the respondents to consider the appellant's case as qualified based on his service duration. The ruling emphasizes the importance of continuity of service in employment matters under Service Law.