Section 20 in The Assam Factories Service Rules, 1990
20. Seniority.
(1)The seniority of a member in a cadre appointed by the direct recruitment or by promotion shall be determined according to the order of preference in the respective list recommended by the Commission/Board under Rule 6 and Rule 12 and also in the respective list finally approved by the Appointing Authority under sub-rule (6)(b) of Rule 12, and approved by the Commission under sub-rule (6)(b)(ii) of Rule 12, if he joins the appointment within 15 days from the date of receipt of the order or within extended period as mentioned in Rule 17.(2)If a member fails to join the appointment within initial 15 days of receipt of the order or within the extended period, as mentioned in Rule 17, but joins later, seniority shall be determined in accordance with the date of joining.(3)A member appointed by promotion in a year shall be senior to a member appointed by direct recruitment in the year.
