V.Vincent Velankanni vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court held that the fixation of seniority must be based on the date of initial appointment rather than the date of promotion, as established in the case of Original Application No. 831 of 2007. The Court emphasized that once the extended probation period is completed, an employee should be confirmed in service from the date of initial selection, thereby ensuring rightful seniority. The judgment of the High Court was set aside, and the appellant's seniority was restored in accordance with the principles laid down by the Central Administrative Tribunal.