M. Mohammed Abdulla vs State Of Kerala And Ors

The Supreme Court held that the restoration of seniority under the Kerala Service Rules, specifically paragraph 4 of Appendix XIIA, is valid even if the employee availed leave without allowance before completing probation. The Court emphasized that such leave does not affect the seniority of the employee, provided they complete their probation successfully. The Court upheld the appellant's promotion to Deputy Director of Local Fund Audit Account, reversing the Kerala High Court's decision that had cancelled the promotion due to a stay order in a related writ petition.