Seniority For Promotion Is Determined By Date Of Promotion To Feeder Category, Not From Date Of Initial Appointment: Andhra Pradesh HC

The Andhra Pradesh High Court decided that seniority for promotions in government service is determined by the date of promotion to the feeder category, not the date of initial appointment. The petitioner argued that the date of his initial appointment should determine his seniority for promotion, but the Court ruled that the date of promotion to the feeder category, which is the relevant one, should be the basis for seniority. This ruling clarifies the method of calculating seniority for promotion purposes in public service jobs and sets a precedent for future cases involving similar matters.