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K. MANMADHA RAO
M. S. S. S. Venkata Rao, S/o Late Sri M. V. Rama Rao – Appellant
Versus
State of Andhra Pradesh rep by its Principal Secretary, T (R&B) Department – Respondent
ORDER :
K. Manmadha Rao, J.
This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the following relief:
2. The grievance of the petitioners is that initially they were appointed as Assistant Executive Engineers, through employment exchange, and subsequ
Promotion decisions must adhere to established seniority lists to avoid arbitrary actions violating principles of natural justice.
Seniority in public service must be determined according to statutory rules, not solely based on length of service.
Established seniority lists must be adhered to unless timely objections are raised; age considerations alone do not override settled seniority.
A writ petition becomes infructuous when the relief sought has already been granted, making further adjudication unnecessary.
The right to be considered for promotion is fundamental, but does not guarantee automatic promotion upon vacancy; effective grants govern promotion rights.
The main legal point established in the judgment is that the seniority of an employee in a promotion process should be considered in accordance with the relevant regulations, and any denial of rightf....
The main legal point established in the judgment is that the seniority list should be prepared based on the existing orders in force during the relevant period, and the court may consider revising se....
The court ruled that promotions cannot be indefinitely treated as ad-hoc, affirming the need for regularization and proper consideration for further promotions.
Promotions take effect from the date granted, not from the date of vacancy, and retrospective seniority cannot be assigned.
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