SURENDRA SINGH BENIWAL vs HUKAM SINGH .

The Supreme Court interpreted Rule 61(2) of the U.P. Intermediate Education Act, 1921, clarifying that a teacher who voluntarily transfers to another institution must be placed at the bottom of the seniority list as per clause (b). The Court held that while prior service is recognized for other benefits, seniority is strictly governed by the transfer rule, thus affirming the High Court's decision to dismiss the appellant's appeal against the seniority list. The outcome upheld the principle that voluntary transfers do not retain prior seniority in the new institution.