SH. MADAN GOPAL GARG vs STATE OF PUNJAB & ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed the inter se seniority of promotees and direct recruits for the posts of District Food & Supplies Controller and Deputy Director under the Punjab Food & Supplies Department (State Service Class-II) Rules, 1966. The Court held that seniority must be determined based on continuous service as per Rule 10, emphasizing that the date of promotion is crucial. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the revised seniority list which placed the direct recruit junior to the promotees.