Ad hoc service not to be considered for determining the seniority

Malook Singh and Others Vs State of Punjab and Others (Supreme Court of India)

Facts- The petitioner claimed the benefit of ad hoc service rendered by them towards their seniority as against regularly recruited clerks appointed after them.

Conclusion-The decision in Direct Recruits stands for the principle that ad hoc service cannot be counted for determining the seniority if the initial appointment has been made as a stop gap arrangement and not according

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