1. - In this writ petition, the petitioner has prayed that the order dated Dec., 29, 1989 (Anx. 17) passed by the Rajasthan Civil Services Appellate Tribunal, Jaipur be set aside and the seniority lists dated November 28, 1987 (Anx. 14) and Sept., 8, 1989 (Anx. 15), so far as they relate to the petitioner, may be quashed & set aside and respondent No. 2-The Excise Commissioner, Rajasthan, Udaipur be directed to determine the seniority of the petitioner under Rule 15( i) of the Rajasthan Civil Services (Absorption of Surplus Personnel) Rules, 1969 (for brevity, the Rules, 1969') and direct them to give benefit of substantive service to the petitioner w.e.f. March 1, 1974 and place him above all the Inspectors Grade II, who are appointed after March 1, 1974.

2. In response to an advertisement, the petitioner applied for the post of Inspector in Land & Building Tax Department. After a written test and interview before the Selection Committee, he was declared successful and appointed vide order dated September 3, 1973 (Anx. 2) as Inspector (Trainee). After successful completion of the training, he was posted as Inspector (Trainee) vide order dated October 24, 1973 (Anx. 4) and,