https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=39885 A seniority rule giving weightage to promotees over direct recruits was upheld because recruitment from distinct sources may be classified reasonably under Articles 14 and 16(1) when the distinction has a rational nexus with service needs. The Court accepted that promotees could be treated as a separate category where merit, suitability, prior service, and experience justify preferential seniority. The recruitment quota between direct recruits and promotees was held binding as part of the statutory framework, not a mere guideline, so excess promotee appointments had to be corrected. Consequential relief included revision of the seniority list and mandamus for proper adjustment. en-us Wed, 22 Feb 1967 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 11:28:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=39885 A seniority rule giving weightage to promotees over direct recruits was upheld because recruitment from distinct sources may be classified reasonably under Articles 14 and 16(1) when the distinction has a rational nexus with service needs. The Court accepted that promotees could be treated as a separate category where merit, suitability, prior service, and experience justify preferential seniority. The recruitment quota between direct recruits and promotees was held binding as part of the statutory framework, not a mere guideline, so excess promotee appointments had to be corrected. Consequential relief included revision of the seniority list and mandamus for proper adjustment. Case-Laws Income Tax Wed, 22 Feb 1967 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=39885