RAJ NARAYAN PANDEY vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court granted leave in SLPs No. 8106 and 8264 of 1994, arising from the Allahabad High Court's judgment regarding the seniority of Assistant Engineers in the U.P. Local Self Govt. Engineering Department. The Court held that the U.P. Jal Nigam must publish a fresh seniority list based on a merit list prepared by the Selection Committee, quashing the previous seniority list dated 26.12.1977. The Court mandated that this process be completed within two months, ensuring adherence to relevant service rules.