K.L.M. Principle, The expression 'K.L.M. Principle' came into existence in the Travancore-Cochin State by an order dated 27th September, 1950, and means that the relative seniority of the Travancore and Cochin personnel in any class or grade in the common seniority list will be determined with reference to the date of commencement of continuous service in the same or similar class of grade or posts subject, however, to the condition that the seniority of the Travancore personnel as between themselves or of the Cochin personnel as between themselves should not thereby be disturbed, C.P. Damodaran Nayar v. State of Kerala, AIR 1974 SC 1343 (1349). [States Reorganisation Act, (37 of 1956), s. 115]
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