M.RAJINIKANTH Vs. S.JEGADEESAN

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Considering the commonality of issues involved, all the Writ Appeals have been taken up together and disposed of by a common judgment.

(2.) The issue involved in these Writ Appeals is with respect to the inter se seniority to the post of Assistant Seed Officer, for which, the feeder category is Assistant Agricultural Officer. There was an earlier round of litigation at the time of appointment to the cadre of Assistant Agricultural Officers.

(3.) 4004 candidates were called for filing up of 1707 posts. 3506 candidates attended the interview. 50 Marks have been fixed for selection. Of the 50 marks, 10 marks were awarded for academic qualification, 15 for seniority in the Employment Exchange and another 25 for the performance in the interview. Accordingly, selections have been made. These selections were put into challenge. The matter went upto the Apex Court and the selections were upheld.