No person shall be considered for appointment to any post or vacancy on the ground merely, that he is entitled for such appointment according to,- (i) any scheme framed, agreement entered or judgement, decree or order passed by any court, tribunal or other authority prior to the date of commencement of this Act; (ii) any custom or usage; or (iii) the principle that he is next in the line of succession to the last holder of office.
<span style="margin-left:15px;"></span>No person shall be considered for appointment to any post or vacancy on the ground merely, that he is entitled for such appointment according to,-<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span><span style="margin-left:15px;"></span>(<i>i</i>) any scheme framed, agreement entered or judgement, decree or order passed by any court, tribunal or other authority prior to the date of commencement of this Act;<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span><span style="margin-left:15px;"></span>(<i>ii</i>) any custom or usage; or<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span><span style="margin-left:15px;"></span>(<i>iii</i>) the principle that he is next in the line of succession to the last holder of office.<br>