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Senior Recruitment vs Regularisation - Main points and insights:
Senior Recruitment (Direct Recruitment):
Regularisation:
Analysis and Conclusion:
References:- ["Prashant Kumar vs The Chairman Cum Managing Director - Patna"]- ["Manohar Lal VS State of H. P. - Himachal Pradesh"]- ["Basant Kumar VS Election Commissoin of India - Delhi"]- ["Lallawmawma VS Joseph Lalthakima - Gauhati"]- ["V. Antonisamy VS State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Chennai - Madras"]- ["The Director General vs The Central Administrative Tribunal - Telangana"]- ["JAYESH K.S., EBI VARGHESE, N.T. UDAYAKUMAR, SIBIN K.V., SANTHOSH A, VINOD P.V., VISAKH S, MAHESH T.S., MANJU SKARIA vs STATE OF KERALA - Kerala"]- ["G.Srinivas vs Northern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Ltd. - Telangana"]- ["A. G. Sainath Reddy v. The Govt. of AP and others - Supreme Court"]- ["Sisir Kumar Ghosh VS State of West Bengal - Calcutta"]- ["Lily Tep and Ors. VS State of Nagaland and Ors. - Gauhati"]- ["V.Jeyakumar Raja vs The Government of Tamil Nadu - Madras"]
In the competitive world of government jobs, can make or break career progression, promotions, and benefits. A common question arises: which one has — or from contract? This issue often sparks disputes among employees, especially when service rules intersect with court judgments. Understanding the legal principles can help clarify your position without venturing into personalized advice.
This post breaks down the core legal findings, key judgments, and practical insights based on established precedents. We'll explore how courts typically fix , drawing from reliable sources. Remember, this is general information—consult a legal expert for your specific case.
in the context of and from contract or generally hinges on the date of or . Courts have consistently held that is fixed from the date of or , not from initial temporary or contractual engagement. , when done per rules and after proper consultation, grants from that date onward. Ad hoc or contract service doesn't automatically backdate unless explicitly allowed by rules.
Here are the foundational rules:
for direct recruits: Determined by the date of regular or , not . A direct recruit claims only from the date of his and cannot claim from a time when he was not in the service.
from contract/ad-hoc: Effective from the date of or , provided it's rule-compliant. For instance, ad hoc service can be regularized under rectified from date of occurrence of clear vacancy in promotion quota with from the vacancy date.
No automatic carryover: Initial contract dates don't count unless rules specify.
These principles ensure fairness, preventing undue advantages from temporary roles.
follows structured processes like exams via . starts from the date. As reinforced in precedents, the of a direct recruit is from the date of his .
In one case, direct appointees whose recruitment aligned with rules received benefits, upholding tribunal decisions. This underscores that merit-based direct recruits often hold an edge when appointments are timely and procedural.
Challenges to such lists are dismissed if raised after delays. Courts emphasize not disturbing settled lists: Challenges to lists should not be entertained after a reasonable period of existence.
Contractual or ad-hoc employees seek to gain permanence. However, validity requires adherence to recruitment rules and consultation (e.g., with ). Invalid won't hold, but valid ones fix from the date.
For example, is possible from a clear vacancy date, but not arbitrarily backdated to initial joining. This prevents gaming the system.
Related rulings highlight limits:
Retrospective promotions can't predate : Retrospective promotion cannot be granted to an employee from a date when the employee was not borne in the cadre. was deemed inapplicable here, quashing orders disturbing direct recruits' .
In promotion-direct recruit mixes, promotees may edge direct recruits in (e.g., 50% quota alternation), but only per rules.
| Aspect | | from Contract/Ad-Hoc ||-------------------------|---------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|| Start | Date of substantive/ | Date of / || Key Requirement | Proper selection process (e.g., PSC merit) | + consultation || Risks | Delays in joining don't affect if appointed | Invalid if rules violated; no backdating || Court Stance | Strong protection for order | Conditional; from formal date |
Direct recruits often rank higher inter se per merit lists: inter se... shall be the same as it is shown in the prepared by the commission.
In (promotion + direct), is from order, arranged therein. However, long delays in disputes bar claims.
Pure contract without rules: No from start.
Invalid processes: challengeable; e.g., no PSC consultation voids it.
Roster/promotion interplay: Promotees might precede direct recruits in specific vacancies.
: Late objections (e.g., years after list publication) fail, as in cases accepting promotions silently.
To navigate these:
Document dates: Note or precisely.
Follow procedures: Ensure PSC consultation for .
Act timely: Challenge lists promptly.
Clear rules: Organizations should define explicitly from regular dates.
These steps minimize disputes, as seen in upheld direct recruit seniorities.
In summary, typically trumps initial contract dates for , with both fixing from regular/. Courts prioritize rule adherence, protecting merit while allowing valid . Precedents like and guide that provisional service doesn't confer retroactive benefits.
Whether you're a direct recruit or awaiting , focus on formal dates. This landscape evolves with rules and judgments—stay informed.
This post provides general insights from public judgments and is not legal advice. For tailored guidance, seek professional counsel.
References:1. : of promotees.2. : Rule-compliant .3. : Direct recruit from regular date.4. : basis.
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The regularisation and the decision on seniority was also not opposed to Section 23 of the Indian Contract Act, since the contract did not provide for such regularisation. ... Having accepted the regularisation without demur, which regularisation was on condition of determination of seniority as delineated in the said order itself, the contractual employees cannot take a turn around and challenge one part of the decision whi....
Their appointments as Clerks by way of promotion or limited direct recruitment was after the initial appointment of petitioners as Clerks on contract basis. 6. ... As per official-respondents, 34 vacant posts of Clerks on contract basis by direct recruitment were required to be filled in the Excise and Taxation Department and for such purpose requisition was sent to HPSSSB on 14.6.2008. ... Respondents No. 3 to 39 were appointed as Clerks in Respondent-Department either by way of promo....
No doubt, heavy reliance has been placed by the counsel appearing for the direct recruits on the recruitment rules to contend; (1) that the regularisation of the ad hoc appointees was not in terms of the recruitment rules, as it contemplates that ad hoc appointment must be till the period of regular ... He also stated that the ECI has not produced any order of the government exercising the relaxation under Rule 5 of the Recruitment Rules. Hence, the regularisation/appointment is illega....
Proposals were subsequently submitted and the Government Order granting permission for regularisation came only in the year 2021. Within one week of getting Government sanction, the petitioners were regularised. 23. Regularisation is ordinarily not a mode of recruitment. ... The petitioners were admittedly appointed pursuant to Ext.P1 recruitment notification dated 13.09.2006. Ext.P1 notification would show that the appointment of the petitioners were strictly on contract basis. ... Th....
Therefore, this regularisation cannot be confused with the inter se seniority. To put it differently, regularisation given in favour of an employee cannot affect the right of another one who is otherwise senior based upon merit, though taken charge subsequently. ... To be noted, we are dealing with a case where mode of recruitment is direct and, therefore, even on that score, what is applicable is only Rule 35(a), since Rule 35(aa) deals with different modes of recruitment#HL....
Here, it is the case of petitioners, recruitment to Assistant Engineer posts occurs via direct recruitment and by transfer from Graduate Sub- Engineers. For recruitment by transfer, candidate must have four years of service as a Sub-Engineer or equivalent. ... Since training system was dispensed with from 29-01-2001, contract recruitment was followed. The provisional seniority list of 04-01-2008 placed unofficial respondents below 2002 and 2003 contract#HL_E....
, the appointments of the petitioners are purely temporary in nature and it cannot confer any right to claim preferential treatment for retrospective regularisation from the date of their initial appointment and intially, the petitioners were not appointed under normal method of recruitment through Tamilnadu ... State of Punjab and Ors. (28.09.2021 - SC) reported in MANU/SC/0795/2021 relied on the Constitution Bench in Direct Recruit Class II Engineering Officers'' Association v. ... Taking into consideration the welfare of those appointe....
The above case is not applicable to the case in hand, as the dispute herein is with regard to seniority of contract employees who have been regularised under the 2008 Scheme, after appointments were made vide direct recruitment as per the 2006 Rules. ... Also their continuation in service before regularisation being on contract basis and on a fixed pay, it cannot be said that the petitioners service prior to regularisation is as per rules. ... (Supra), this Court has ....
The State of Himachal Pradesh and others and other connected matter (supra), decided on 03.08.2023, while upholding the judgment passed by the learned Tribunal, giving benefit of seniority to the direct appointees, whose direct recruitment was in consonance with the Recruitment and Promotion ... One such representation is appended with the petition as Ann.exure A-13. ... Learned Additional Advocate General has submitted that though it is matter of record that the petitioners, initiall....
available at the Kendras other than the one when I was initially engaged as casual and worked prior to 31.12.1991. ... The Hon’ble Supreme Court in Umadevi’s case (supra (2006) 4 SCC 1), has authoritatively held that regularisation is not a mode of appointment and that Courts cannot direct regularisation in the absence of sanctioned posts or in derogation of the constitutional scheme of public employment. ... Umadevi and others, (2006) 4 SCC 1 wherein it has been categorically held that regularisation....
For appreciation, we consider it appropriate to quote the relevant portion as under :- 8. Seniority where appointments by promotion only from direct recruitment.
It also stipulated that when the reservation for each method is 50%, the roster will run with the first vacancy conceded to the promotee, the next to the direct recruit, then again to the promotee and so on and so forth. This is the specific claim raised by the applicant before the Tribunal. Hence, when two vacancies arise in an year and one is filled by direct recruitment and the other by promotion, the promotee would get seniority over the direct recruit.
Seniority where appointment by direct recruitment only. Where according to the service rules appointments are to be made only by the direct recruitment the seniority inter se of the persons appointed on the result of any one selection, shall be the same as it is shown in the merit list prepared by the commission or the committee, as the case may be:
Where according to the service rules appointments are made both by promotion and by direct recruitment, the seniority of persons appointed shall, subject to the provisions of the following sub-rules, be determined from the date of the order of their substantive appointments, and if two or more persons are appointed together, in the order in which their names are arranged in the appointment order. Seniority where appointments by promotion and direct recruitment.
Seniority where appointment by promotion only from and direct recruitment-
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