Supreme Court of India · 2023-04-11
Govt. Of Tamil Nadu And Anr Etc Etc vs Tamil Nadu Makkal Nala Paniyalargal And ...
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Govt. Of Tamil Nadu And Anr Etc Etc
- Respondent
- Tamil Nadu Makkal Nala Paniyalargal And ...
- Author
- Ajay Rastogi
- Bench
- Bela M. Trivedi, Ajay Rastogi
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's directive for the Tamil Nadu government to create posts for 'Village Level Workers' (Makkal Nala Paniyalargal) to accommodate individuals previously employed under this designation. The court emphasized the need for the state to provide employment opportunities in various government sectors without age restrictions, ensuring that the rights of these workers are protected. The judgment reinforces the principle of fair employment practices within the framework of Article 226 of the Constitution.