Section 20 in The Assam Drugs Control Organisation Service Rules, 1994
20. Seniority.
(1)The seniority of a member in a cadre appointed by direct recruitment or by promotion such be determined according to the order of preference in the list recommended by the Commission under Rule 6 and also in the respective list finally approved by the Commission under Clause (b) (ii) of sub-rule (6) of Rule 12, if he joins the appointment within 15 days from the date of receipt of the order or within the extended period as mentioned in Rule 17.(2)If a member fails to join the appointment within the initial 15 days of receipt of the order or within the extended period, as mentioned in Rule 17, joins later his 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.
