S.P. Indu vs The General Manager, Metro Railway And ...

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of seniority for the post of Assistant Law Officer in the Metro Railways, clarifying that seniority should be determined based on the principles established for the Metropolitan Transport Project, which treat all employees as having joined on the same date. The Court held that promotions should be based on seniority-cum-suitability, and the principles outlined must be adhered to in determining the relative seniority of employees. The judgment of the Calcutta High Court was reversed, reinstating the decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal regarding the promotion and seniority of the appellant.