Hyderabad, Aug. 14 -- The Telangana High Court on Wednesday, August 14, issued notices to the chief general manager, superintending engineer (SE), divisional engineer, and other officials of the Northern Power Distribution Company Limited (NPDCL) seeking an explanation regarding the recruitment and seniority of contract Junior Linemen/Junior Lineman candidates.

The issue stems from the alleged failure to grant uniform seniority to all candidates appointed under the same recruitment notification, as per a High Court judgment delivered on November 10, 2009. Twelve petitions were filed by candidates appointed in 2011, challenging the disparity. Justice Pulla Karthik heard the matter on Wednesday.

Appearing for the petitioners, advocate Pee...