Shiba Shankar Mohapatra & Ors vs State Of Orissa & Ors on 12 November, 2009
In K.R.
Mudgal, this Court has laid down, in crystal
clear words that a seniority list which remains in
existence for 3 to 4 years unchallenged, should
not be disturbed. Thus, 3-4 years is a reasonable
period for challenging the seniority and in case
someone agitates the issue of seniority beyond
this period, he has to explain the delay and
laches in approaching the adjudicatory forum,
by furnishing satisfactory explanation."