V. B. BADAMI ETC. vs STATE OF MYSORE & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that under the Mysore Administrative Service (Recruitment) Rules, 1957, direct recruits are entitled to seniority over promotees when filling vacancies within their quota. The Court clarified that the direct recruits were not merely appointed to temporary posts but were entitled to permanent vacancies as per Rule 9 of the Government Service Probation Rules, 1957. Consequently, the appeal challenging the seniority of direct recruits was dismissed, affirming their seniority over the appellants.