ASSOCIATION OF ENGINEERS vs GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU AND ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the Tribunal's directive regarding the filling of Assistant Engineer posts in a 3:1 ratio between direct recruitment and transfer, as per the amended Special Rules for the Tamil Nadu Engineering Subordinate Service. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to the qualifications and service requirements set forth in G.O.Ms.No.1745 and subsequent amendments. The ruling confirmed that the amendments made in 1980 and 1983 were valid and necessary for maintaining the integrity of the recruitment process.