VINOD GIRI GOSWAMI . vs THE STATE OF UTTARAKHAND

The Supreme Court addressed the seniority dispute between direct recruits and promotee Deputy Collectors in Uttarakhand. The court ruled that the entire period of continuous service from the date of ad hoc appointment should be counted for seniority as per the provisions of the Uttaranchal Civil Services (Executive Branch) Rules, 2005. The judgment emphasized the importance of adhering to the rules governing seniority and the implications of service continuity on promotion.