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Acquisition of Lien on Appointment - An employee acquires a lien on a post only upon substantive appointment to a permanent post and confirmation in that post. The lien is lost if the employee is appointed to another permanent post unless otherwise specified. This is supported by the statement: an officer on substantive appointment to any permanent post acquires a lien on that post and ceases to hold any lien previously acquired on any other post ["SUMESH V.S. vs RAJITH T.A., ANOOP M.N., ANILKUMAR G., STATE OF KERALA, KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, THE PRINCIPAL CHIEF CONSERVATOR OF FORESTS, THE DIVISIONAL FOREST OFFICER - Kerala"], ["Sumesh V. S. , Son Of V. K. Surendran VS Rajith T. A. , Son of Arumughan P. V. - 2022 0 Supreme(Ker) 282"].
Lien During Probation - Completion of probation does not automatically confer a lien; rather, it is only upon confirmation that a government servant is said to have acquired a lien. The rule states: it is only on successful completion of the period of probation, which completion is marked by the order of confirmation, that they could be said to have acquired a lien ["A. N. DHINGRA VS UNION OF INDIA - Delhi"], ["SUMESH V.S. vs RAJITH T.A., ANOOP M.N., ANILKUMAR G., STATE OF KERALA, KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, THE PRINCIPAL CHIEF CONSERVATOR OF FORESTS, THE DIVISIONAL FOREST OFFICER - Kerala"].
Lien During Probation or Being an Approved Probation - Merely being on probation or having completed probation without confirmation does not constitute acquiring a lien. For example, mere completion of probation by itself, it cannot be said that a person has been substantively appointed to a permanent post ["SUMESH V.S. vs RAJITH T.A., ANOOP M.N., ANILKUMAR G., STATE OF KERALA, KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, THE PRINCIPAL CHIEF CONSERVATOR OF FORESTS, THE DIVISIONAL FOREST OFFICER - Kerala"], ["Sumesh V. S. , Son Of V. K. Surendran VS Rajith T. A. , Son of Arumughan P. V. - 2022 0 Supreme(Ker) 282"]].
Lien During Temporary or Provisional Appointments - Employees appointed on a temporary or provisional basis may not acquire a lien unless explicitly confirmed or made permanent. As per the rules, a person who was never placed on probation, cannot have either a normal declaration of satisfactory completion of probation or a deemed declaration ["Lanka Annapurnasri VS High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad for the State of Telangana and the State of A. P. - Andhra Pradesh"].
Effect of Appointment Outside Cadre or Foreign Service - When an employee acquires a lien on a permanent post outside their cadre or joins foreign service, their lien may be terminated or become suspended unless explicitly retained, as indicated: A Government employee’s lien on a post shall stand terminated on his acquiring a lien on a permanent post outside the cadre ["Dr Manju Gupta vs Health And Family Welfare - Central Administrative Tribunal"], ["State of Kerala, Principal Secretary To Government General Administration Department Government Secretariat VS K. M. Mohammed Basheer, Assistant Project Officer (P&M), DRDA - Kerala"].
Summary - An employee only acquires a lien upon substantive appointment and confirmation in a permanent post. The completion of probation alone does not confer a lien unless it results in formal confirmation. During probation, the employee does not hold a lien, and any appointment without confirmation generally does not create a lien unless rules specify otherwise ["SUMESH V.S. vs RAJITH T.A., ANOOP M.N., ANILKUMAR G., STATE OF KERALA, KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, THE PRINCIPAL CHIEF CONSERVATOR OF FORESTS, THE DIVISIONAL FOREST OFFICER - Kerala"], ["Sumesh V. S. , Son Of V. K. Surendran VS Rajith T. A. , Son of Arumughan P. V. - 2022 0 Supreme(Ker) 282"], ["L.R. PATIL vs GULBARGA UNIVERSITY, GULBARGA - Supreme Court"].
References:- ["SUMESH V.S. vs RAJITH T.A., ANOOP M.N., ANILKUMAR G., STATE OF KERALA, KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, THE PRINCIPAL CHIEF CONSERVATOR OF FORESTS, THE DIVISIONAL FOREST OFFICER - Kerala"]- ["Sumesh V. S. , Son Of V. K. Surendran VS Rajith T. A. , Son of Arumughan P. V. - 2022 0 Supreme(Ker) 282"]- ["Lanka Annapurnasri VS High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad for the State of Telangana and the State of A. P. - Andhra Pradesh"]- ["A. N. DHINGRA VS UNION OF INDIA - Delhi"]- ["L. R. Patil VS Gulbarga University - Supreme Court"]- ["L.R. PATIL vs GULBARGA UNIVERSITY, GULBARGA - Supreme Court"]- ["Lokendra Singh VS State Of Rajasthan - Rajasthan"]- ["Chief Conservator of Forests U.P. v. D.A. Lyal - Allahabad"]- ["V. G. ANUPAMA MUNSIFF, MANJERI VS STATE OF KERALA REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT OF KERALA, HOME DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT - Kerala"]- ["V G ANUPAMA vs STATE OF KERALA - Kerala"]- ["L.R. PATIL vs GULBARGA UNIVERSITY, GULBARGA - Supreme Court"]- ["L.R. PATIL vs GULBARGA UNIVERSITY, GULBARGA - Supreme Court"]-2360_2015)- ["L.R. PATIL vs GULBARGA UNIVERSITY, GULBARGA - Supreme Court"]
In government and public service employment, the concept of a 'lien' on a post is crucial. It represents an employee's legal right to hold a substantive, permanent position. But when an employee is said to have acquired lien in the post whether on appointment or on completion of probation or during probation or being an approved probation remains a common query for employees, employers, and HR professionals. Understanding this can prevent disputes over job security, promotions, and transfers.
This article breaks down the legal principles, drawing from service rules like Kerala Service Rules (KSR) and judgments. Note: This is general information based on precedents; consult a legal expert for specific advice.
The acquisition of a lien primarily hinges on substantive appointment to a permanent post coupled with a formal confirmation order or equivalent act. Simply serving on probation—whether during the period, upon completion, or as an approved probationer—does not automatically grant a lien unless explicitly stated in the rules or appointment letter. **Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation VS S. Manjunath - 2000 4 Supreme 652
As Rule 16 of Part I KSR illustrates: Unless in any case it be otherwise provided in these rules, an officer on substantive appointment to any permanent post acquires a lien on that post and ceases to hold any lien previously acquired on any other post. Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation VS S. Manjunath - 2000 4 Supreme 652 The Supreme Court echoes this: a substantive appointment to a permanent post in a public service confers a substantive right to the post and the person appointed on that post becomes entitled to hold a lien on the post. **Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation VS S. Manjunath - 2000 4 Supreme 652
Lien typically arises upon substantive appointment to a permanent vacancy. For instance, in a selection process leading to joining, employees may acquire a lien if the appointment is substantive. One case notes: On their appointment, through the process of selection and their joining the post they acquired lien on the post of Asstt Teacher held by them... Their appointment was on substantive basis and thus on their substantive appointment against the post of TGT they acquired lien. **KAMAL KISHOREVSGOVT. OF NCTD
Similarly: A Government employee on substantive appointment to any permanent post acquires a lien on the post. Suman vs State Of Haryana - 2025 Supreme(P&H) 915 This aligns with the principle that lien cannot be terminated without consent. **Suman vs State Of Haryana - 2025 Supreme(P&H) 915
However, the Supreme Court clarifies: A person can be said to have acquired lien as regards a particular post only when his appointment has been confirmed, and when he has been made permanent to the said post. L.R. PATIL vs GULBARGA UNIVERSITY, GULBARGA Thus, initial appointment must lead to permanence.
Mere completion does not trigger automatic lien. In Dharam Singh (supra): the expiry of the maximum period of probation does not necessarily lead to confirmation unless the rules or appointment explicitly provide so. **High Court Of M. P. Thru. Registrar VS Satya Narayan Thavar - 2001 6 Supreme 106
In Radhakrishnan Nair (supra): confirmation in the post does not result merely from the expiry of the period of probation and requires confirmation... by a specific order. **Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation VS S. Manjunath - 2000 4 Supreme 652
Reversion post-probation, if per rules, does not penalize but underscores probation's temporary nature. U. P. Scheduled Caste Finance & Development Corporation Ltd. VS Surendra Pal Singh - 2019 Supreme(All) 2255Sunil Kumar Nagpal VS Central Bank Of India & Ors - 2021 Supreme(Del) 2298
Probationers, even approved ones, lack lien until formal full membership. Rule 24 of Part II KS&SSR: an approved probationer shall be appointed to be a full member of the service... at the earliest possible opportunity, in any substantive vacancy. **Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation VS S. Manjunath - 2000 4 Supreme 652
Reversion during probation is often non-penal: reversion to his previous grade or post, of an officer employee appointed on probation to another grade or post, during or at the end of the period of probation. Sunil Kumar Nagpal VS Central Bank Of India & Ors - 2021 Supreme(Del) 2298Arjuna Charan Mishra VS State Bank of India - 2019 Supreme(Ori) 618** K. K. SHUKLA VS BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY - 2017 Supreme(All) 1765
Disciplinary contexts reinforce this: Termination or reversion during probation may occur without penalty if rule-compliant, but does not grant lien. **Zia Ud Din Changal VS Kashmir Mercantile Cooperative Bank - 2021 Supreme(J&K) 513
Generally, an employee acquires a lien only via substantive, confirmed appointment to a permanent post. Probation stages—during, completion, or approved—do not suffice without explicit rules or orders. Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation VS S. Manjunath - 2000 4 Supreme 652Kunwar Arun Kumar VS U. P. Hill Electronics Corporation LTD. - 1997 1 Supreme 187
Key Takeaways:- Prioritize formal confirmation.- Check specific service rules (e.g., KSR, KS&SSR).- Lien protects job rights; understand it to safeguard career.
This overview draws from established precedents. For tailored guidance, professional legal counsel is essential.
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The said Rule clearly mandates that an officer on substantive appointment to any permanent post acquires a lien on that post and ceases to hold any lien previously acquired on any other post. ... So going by the said clauses an employee appointed on a regular basis by the authority shall be on probation for a period of one year, and that an order relating to confirmation or extension of #HL_START....
The said Rule clearly mandates that an officer on substantive appointment to any permanent post acquires a lien on that post and ceases to hold any lien previously acquired on any other post. ... So going by the said clauses an employee appointed on a regular basis by the authority shall be on probation for a period of one year, and that an order relating to confirmation or extension of #HL_START....
We do not know whether the petitioners have challenged the said decision. ... Since the petitioners herein were appointed substantively to the post of Assistant Public Prosecutors (Grade-II), they had acquired a lien on the said post and hence they could not have been appointed as Junior Civil Judges substantively except as a temporary measure to the said post. ... from the date of completion of the prescribed or e....
If, on the other ha,nd, they were merely "on probation" then it is only on successful completion of the period of probation, which completion ismarked by the order of confirmation being passed, that they could be said to have acquired a lien on the post. ... a Government servant held a lien on a permanent post within the meaning of Fundamental Rule 9 (13) from the date of initial appointment on su....
A person can be said to have acquired lien as regards a particular post only when his appointment has been confirmed, and when he has been made permanent to the said post. “The word ‘lien’ is a generic term and, standing alone, it includes lien acquired by way of contract, or by operation of law.” ... Whether a person has lien, depends upon whether he has been ....
On their appointment, through the process of selection and their joining the post they acquired lien on the post of Asstt Teacher held by them. ... Their appointment was on substantive basis and thus on their substantive appointment against the post of TGT they acquired lien on the post of TGT and resultantly their lien against the post of Assistant T....
any lien previously acquired on any other post. ... From the perusal of above-quoted Rules, it is evident that the Government employee's lien on the post cannot be terminated without his consent. A Government employee on substantive appointment to any permanent post acquires a lien on the post. ... Note 2- When a post is filled substantively under this clause, the appointment w....
A person can be said to have acquired lien as regards a particular post only when his appointment has been confirmed, and when he has been made permanent to the said post. ... Whether a person has lien, depends upon whether he has been appointed in accordance with law, in substantive capacity and whether he has been made permanent or has been confirmed to the said pos....
Further if an appointment to the post is made by the proper authority after the person concerned passes the prescribed test and if a probation period has been prescribed therein, on completion of the probation period his appointment is further approved then also it can be said that he held a post in ... of probation period, have attained the lien on the post. ... The sa....
said period whether the servant concerned is fit to be confirmed on the post or not. ... Unless in any case it be otherwise provided in these rules, a government servant on substantive appointment to any permanent post acquires a lien on that post and ceases to hold any lien previously acquired on any other post". ... "14. ... ... He further held that because of the suspension of the petitioner's lien#HL....
a. Termination of service or revision to lower grade or post of an employee appointed or promoted on probation during the period of his probation. The following shall not constitute penalty within the meaning of this rule: c. Reversion of a employee promoted from a lower post to a higher post, to such lower post for want of vacancy. b. Discharge of an employee from service as a measure of retirement.
v. reversion to his previous grade or post, of an officer employee appointed on probation to another grade or post, during or at the end of the period of probation in accordance with the terms of his appointment or rules or orders governing such probation; vi. reversion of an officer employee to his parent organisation in case he had come on deputation; iv. reversion to a lower grade or post, of an officer employee officiating in a higher grade or post on the ground that he is considered, after trial, to be unsuitable for such higher grade or post, or on administrative grou....
(4) Reversion to his previous grade or post, of an employee appointed on probation to another grade or post during or at the end of the period of probation in accordance with the terms of his appointment; (a) of an employee appointed on probation, during or at the end of the period of probation, in accordance with the terms of his appointment; (3) Non-promotion whether in an officiating capacity or otherwise, of an employee, to a higher post for which he may be eligible but for which he has found unsuitable after consideration of his case; Reversion to a lower grade or post....
(vi) reversion to the previous grade or post, of an employee appointed on probation to another grade or post during or at the end of the period of probation, in accordance with the terms of his appointment or rules or orders governing such probation; (vii) reversion of an employee to his parent organization in case he had come to deputation; (v) reversion to a lower grade or post, of an employee officiating in a higher grade or post, on the ground that he is considered,' after trial, to be unsuitable for such higher grade or post, or on administrative grounds unconnected wi....
(v) Replacement of the service of an employee, whose services had been borrowed from outside authority at the disposal of such authority. Reversion of an employee, appointed on probation to any other grade or post, to his permanent grade or post during or at the end of the period of probation in accordance with the terms of his appointment, or the rules and order governing such probation. (iv) Reversion of an employee officiating in a higher grade, or post to a lower grade or post on the ground that the employee is considered to be unsuitable for such higher grade or post o....
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