T. C. PANIGRAHI Vs. K. N. BAJPAYI

JUDGEMENT

(1.) T. S. Doabia, J.

(2.) THIS order shall dispose of writ petition Nos. 945 of 1993 (Parshu Ram Harpal vs. K. N. Bajpai and Ors.) and 997 of 1993 (H. S. Maravi Vs. K. N. Bajpai and others). also.

(3.) THE petitioners are working as Branch Managers of the Regional Rural Banks incorporated under the Regional Rural Banks Act, 1976 (hereinafter referred to as the Act). On the basis of seniority, they submit, they are entitled to promotion to the higher posts of Area Managers and Senior Managers. They are placing reliance on Regional Rural Banks (Appointment and Promotion of Officers and other Employees) Rules, 1980 (hereinafter referred to as the Rules of 1980). The method and manner in which these promotions are made are contained in the Appendix appended to the aforementioned Rules. Entry No. 7 is relevant. This reads as under: 7. Area Mangers or Senior Managers;