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It is trite principle in service jurisprudence that grievance regarding supersession or claim for backdated promotion needs to be raised promptly without any unexplained delay. In case of any delayed approach then the same should be explained satisfactorily with reasons which are attended with bonafide.

It is also settled principle of service jurisprudence that repeated representations do not give fresh cause of action. A cause which has suffered delay and laches and has died its own death due to lapse of a considerable period of time cannot be revived to be raised before a Court of Law.