Section 13(5) in The Assam Engineering (Irrigation Department) Service Rules, 1978
(5)The Board, after examination of the documents and information furnished the Appointing Authority, shall recommend the Appointing Authority a list of officers about double the probable number of vacancies, in order of preference, found suitable for promotion. In case the Board does not consider an officer suitable for promotion according to seniority, it shall record the reasons thereof in writing and forward these reasons to the Appointing Authority together with the list.
