Nicholas v. Kahn

This is a proceeding pursuant to CPLR article 78 to review certain rules promulgated by respondent chairman and the denial of exemptions to petitioners or their spouses and/or minor children from the application of those rules.

Petitioners Nicholas, Grady and Teumim are employed in the communications division of the Department of Public Service. The division is responsible for staff work in connection with the regulation of telephone company rates, service, transfer of property and other matters. Petitioner Nicholas holds the position of chief telephone technician and his duties concern the…