Supreme Court of India

D. Ganesh Rao Patnaik and Ors. v. State of Jharkhand and Ors.

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Reported as [2005] SUPP. 4 S.C.R. 102
Bench R.C. Lahoti, G.P. Ma Thur and P.K. Balasubramany An JJ.
Decided 6 October 2005

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Service law Bihar Superior Judicial Service Rules, 1946-Rule 6-Seniority--Direct recruitments vis-a-vis promotees-Promotion in excess of allotted quota subject to court orders-Subsequentzy though quota found in excess regularised­ Against subsequent vacancies-Held, direct recruits appointed as against a/lo/led quota shall rank senior to promotees. Words and phrases- 'Cadre '-Will mean and include entire cadre including temporary posts. Rule 6-Proviso--Deviation from allotted quota-Promotions in excess of quota-No material lo show any conscious decision by State Government­ £ Held, promotions

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