Seniority was primarily based on the length of continuous service in a particular post or cadre, provided the service was not fortuitous or temporary.
For comprehensive study, practitioners often use the Marathi edition published by Nasik Law House , titled Maharashtra Nagri Seva (Jestheche Viniyman) Niyamavali, 1982 . Transition to 2021 Rules Seniority was primarily based on the length of
Rules allowed for a "deemed date" of appointment in specific cases, such as when an employee was bypassed for promotion unfairly or due to administrative delays. Rule 4: The Core Principle Rule 4: The Core Principle The inter-se seniority
The inter-se seniority of direct recruits in a single batch was determined by their merit rank in the selection list prepared by the Commission (MPSC) or Selection Board. Even if a person joined later than others
was the most vital section of the 1982 regulations. It stipulated that seniority should be fixed according to the principles of merit for a batch. Even if a person joined later than others in the same batch (within a permissible 30-day window or approved extension), their seniority would still follow their rank in the original merit list. How to Access the Rules (PDF & Marathi Resources)
The 1982 rules established a standardized framework for determining the relative rank (seniority) of employees within a cadre or service.