STATE OF U.P. AND ANR. vs M. J. SIDDIQUI AND ORS.

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the seniority list dated 31-12-71 concerning the inter-se seniority of direct recruits and promotees in the Provincial Medical Service (P.M.S.) under the U.P. Medical Services Rules, 1945. The Court held that the order dated 18-12-68, which fixed the principles for determining seniority, was inconsistent with Rule 18 of the U.P. Medical Services Rules, which mandates that seniority be determined by the date of appointment in a substantive vacancy. Consequently, the Court invalidated the seniority list and emphasized adherence to the prescribed rules for seniority determination.