Case Law Analysis
|Karnataka High Court
Promotion Quota Under Service Law | Seniority-Cum-Merit Must Precede Compassionate Appointments Under Karnataka Electricity Board Regulations : Karnataka HC
Karnataka High Court mandates that promotions under the 75% seniority-cum-merit quota must be exhausted before filling vacancies through compassionate appointments, reinforcing compliance with service regulations. This ruling protects the rights of existing employees and sets a precedent for prioritizing merit-based promotions in public employment.