Section 17 in Tamil Nadu Town Panchayats (Establishment) Rules, 1988
17. Confirmation. - A person who has completed his period of probation on a post shall be confirmed at the earliest opportunity according to his seniority as determined with reference to the date of first appointment. When the date by which seniority is determined is the same in the case of two or more persons, their inter-se seniority shall be determined by the order of reference, if any, previously laid down in their class. If no such order is laid down or in the case of doubt, seniority shall be determined by the appointing authority.
