T.I. JOSE vs MANAGING DIRECTOR, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY .

The Supreme Court upheld the Kerala High Court's decision that the introduction of the post of Senior Operator, which affected the promotional prospects of existing Operators and Head Operators, required an amendment to the Special Rules rather than an administrative order. The Court emphasized that the creation of new posts and their implications on existing employees' promotions must adhere to established legal procedures. The judgment reinforced the principle that administrative actions impacting service conditions must comply with statutory frameworks, thereby affirming the rights of the appellants to their promotional opportunities.