R.K. MOBISANA SINGH vs KH. TEMBA SINGH .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of seniority between promotees and direct recruits for the post of Assistant Engineer under the Public Works Department, governed by the Manipur Assistant Engineer (Civil/Mechanical) Recruitment Rules. The Court held that the absence of specific rules governing inter se seniority among direct recruits and promotees necessitates adherence to the principles of fair play and equality as enshrined in Article 14 of the Constitution of India. Consequently, the promotions made without following the prescribed procedure were deemed invalid, and the appeals were allowed, setting aside the ad hoc promotions.