Surendra Narain Singh & Ors vs State Of Bihar & Ors on 24 April, 1998
36. The peculiar situation as obtaining in these cases was not
envisaged by the rule making authority. Therefore, Rule 33 is silent on
how to determine inter se seniority of persons appointed later but
pursuant to earlier selection process. It is also appropriate to note that
the delay in appointment of respondents is not attributable to them, but
to the employer. The principle of law laid down in Balwant Singh Narwal
PNR,J & SSRN,J
WP Nos.21701 & 22011 of 2011
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(supra), Surendra Narain Singh (supra) and C.Jayachandran apply in all fours
to these cases.