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G.O. (Ms.) No. 237’s 3:1 Promotion Quota Governs Seniority Post-Merger | SC Upholds T. Gnanavel’s Promotion Order : SC
The Supreme Court affirmed that post-merger seniority for promotions must strictly follow the 3:1 reservation ratio mandated by G.O. (Ms.) No. 237, rejecting belated challenges filed after retirement. This ruling binds all government departments undergoing restructuring, ensuring seniority rights are tied to statutory promotion quotas, not ad hoc discretion.