J U D G M E N T

Dated this the 20^th day of February, 2026 The petitioners are employees working under the Malabar Cements Limited, which is a fully owned Public Sector Company under the Government of Kerala. The petitioners, after qualifying Diploma in Electrical Engineering and after due selection process, including written test and interview, were rightly included in the Rank list and got selection and appointment to the post of Foreman (Electrical) 7^th Grade in the non-management category in the 2^nd respondent-Company during 2011. Exts.P1 and P1(a) are the appointment orders.

2. The petitioners joined duty pursuant to Exts.P1 and P1(a) in the 2^nd respondent-Company from 19.05.2011 and 10.06.2011 respectively. So far, no disciplinary proceedings are initiated against the petitioners, nor any adverse entry has been made in their past service. As per the office order issued by the 2^nd respondent- Company, Foreman (Electrical) 7^th Grade having 7 years experience from the feeder category is entitled to get promotion to the post of Senior Foreman (Electrical), Grade M7 (Technical Cadre).

3. The petitioners completed more than 10 years in the feeder category. Their claim for promotion t