Section 278(1) in Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Rules, 1996
(1)For purposes of promotion, a selection on the basis of seniority-cum-merit shall be made from amongst the members of the service serving in the district eligible for such promotion : Provided that the substantive members of the service under these rules or the substantive members of the service under the Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads Class IV Services Rules, 1959 who are otherwise eligible for any other higher post in the service as per the conditions prescribed under Rule 266 of these rules may be appointed to such posts by way of promotion as per procedure laid down in this chapter. Such appointments shall, however be subject to the provisions of Rules 284 to 286 of these rules.
