U.P. SECRETARIAT U.D.A. ASSON. vs STATE OF U P

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Allahabad High Court regarding the promotion of U.D.C. in the U.P. Secretariat Service, clarifying that the initial appointments of promotees were not in accordance with the Rules of 1942. The Court emphasized that seniority cannot be counted from the date of officiation unless the appointment was made in accordance with the rules. The Court concluded that the quota rule had not collapsed due to administrative difficulties, and the promotees were not entitled to seniority based on their officiating promotions.