STATE OF H.P. vs SURINDER KUMAR MOHINDRA

The Supreme Court upheld the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Tribunal's directive for the State to reconsider the promotion of respondent no. 1 to the post of Joint Director with retrospective effect from 15.6.1979. The Court emphasized that the seniority of respondent no. 1 should be determined based on his continuous service and prior promotions, as per the principles of fair administrative action. The judgment reinforces the necessity for adherence to established seniority rules in government promotions, ensuring that no employee is unjustly overlooked.