Seniority of LDCs (Junior Assistant) in Panchayati Raj for Promotion Depends on Merit, Not Appointment Date: Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling regarding employment procedures within the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, the Rajasthan High Court addressed the issues surrounding seniority and promotion of employees in local government bodies. The case, involving Krishna Shekhawat, highlighted the importance of adhering to merit-based systems when determining employee rankings for promotions. Case Background Krishna Shekhawat was appointed as a Lower Division Clerk (LDC) on July 1, 2013, after being selected by…
