M.P. CHANDORIA versus STATE OF M.P. AND ORS.

M.P. CHANDORIA versus STATE OF M.P. AND ORS.

Seniority is not to be given from the date of joining, but from the date of passing the prescribed test and confirmation on a regular post. There is no illegality in assigning seniority from the date of passing the test.

Parties
Appellant: M.P. Chandoria; Respondent: State of M.P. and Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
29 March 1996
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Decision on Appeal From Administrative Tribunal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Seniority, Confirmation, Probation, Direct Recruitment
Service Law Seniority Confirmation Probation Direct Recruitment

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Parties

M.P. Chandoria

Appellant

State of M.P. and Ors.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Decision on Appeal From Administrative Tribunal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether appellant is entitled to seniority and confirmation from the date of joining duty rather than date of passing the prescribed test

Ratio Decidendi

Seniority is not to be given from the date of joining, but from the date of passing the prescribed test and confirmation on a regular post. There is no illegality in assigning seniority from the date of passing the test.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No costs awarded