M.Elangovan vs Union Of India And Ors. Rep. By Its Chief ...

The Supreme Court held that promotions for 25% of vacancies for Postman must be filled based solely on seniority without any cut-off date, as per the amended rule effective from 30.01.1995. The Court clarified that if the appellant is senior enough, his case must be considered for promotion within two months of the judgment. The Court found the submission regarding a cut-off date for seniority promotions difficult to appreciate, thereby reinforcing the principle that seniority alone governs this promotion channel.