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8. The applicants have contended that since their juniors are being promoted, they should also be promoted. They have not submitted any seniority list or any other evidence to substantiate their claim. The respondents have, however, averred that promotion of employees after induction test held on 04.12.2014 pertained to a matter which is different to that of the applicants and is in compliance of the directions of the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi. The respondents have further stated that since the Project itself was temporary, it cannot be claimed that the employees working there under be treated as regular employees. Therefore, it cannot be held that employees being recommended vide order of 08.12.2014 are junior to the applicants. Further, it is also held that the applicants were not eligible for promotion of Assistant Grade-II (merged with Assistant Grade-III) as they did not have the requisite experience or educational qualifications. In light of the facts, the plea for backdated regularisation, maintenance of status quo regarding further promotion as per list dated 08.04.2014 and for keeping three posts/seats vacant for them, has no merit.