Attar Singh Kaushik vs Secretary/Commr. Transport ...

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of inter se seniority among deputationists in the Vigilance Department, determining that seniority should be based on the equivalent grade in the parent department as per Clause 3.4.1 of the Establishment and Administration Rules. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, which found that the necessary certifications required under Rule 10.2(ii) were not fulfilled, thereby validating the seniority determination made by the High Court. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the respondent's seniority over the appellant.