Court Stresses Seniority of Employees Must Be Preserved During Transfers: Allahabad High Court

In a significant ruling on August 20, 2024, the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, under the purview of Justice Atmesh, addressed a complex matter involving employee transfers within the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) and its distribution companies (DISCOMs). The case revolved around the legality and administrative fairness of transfer orders issued to employees of UPPCL, particularly concerning their seniority and service conditions post-transfer. Key Issues and Judgment…