In Brief
Civil servants in Madhya Pradesh sought directions for seniority from their initial appointment date despite failing departmental examinations during probation periods. The Supreme Court disposed of the appeals by directing the matter to a three-Judge bench for reconsideration of an earlier Full Bench decision, noting that the Rules of 1975 and relevant precedent (particularly Chandoria) suggest appointing authorities may assign lower seniority to those failing examinations. The Court declined to express views on merits at this stage pending further judicial consideration.
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