BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LTD. vs GHANSHYAM DASS .

The Supreme Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's order directing the Government to promote employees based on seniority in the basic grade under the Biennial Cadre Review Scheme, as clarified in the letter dated 11.03.1991. The Court emphasized that seniority in the basic grade must be considered for promotions to Grade IV, thereby reinforcing the principle that promotions should align with the established seniority norms. The appeals against the High Court's orders were dismissed, affirming the Tribunal's directive for consequential benefits to the affected employees.