Pramod K. Pankaj vs State Of Bihar And Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of inter se seniority among Junior Engineers promoted to Assistant Engineers under a specific quota as per the Bihar Government's resolution dated 17.1.1979. The Court held that the absence of a clear procedure for determining seniority by the Personnel Department necessitated reliance on the seniority list prepared by the Water Resources Department, which should reflect the qualifications and service duration of the Junior Engineers. The Court emphasized that promotions must adhere to the established criteria while ensuring fairness in seniority determination.