Supreme Court of India
A.N. Pathak and 5 Others v. Secretary to the Government, Ministry of Defence and Another
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We are of the view that the grievance of the petitioners is justified in law.
Judgment, page 7
From the headnote
Civil Services-Defence Production (Directorate of Production and Inspection, Naval) Group and Group Technical Post Recruit- ment Rules, 1976, clauses JO and 11-Delay in filling direct recruit- ment posts causes hardship to promotees-Seniority List quashed. Promotees-Come into service because they form part of a regular cadre-Entitled to benefit of length of service-Authorities to be prompt in making direct recruitment-Any delay should not visit promotees with adverse consequences.
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