A.P.M. MAYAKUTTY ETC. vs SECRETARY, PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT, ETC.

The Supreme Court held that the service rendered under Rule 10(a)(i)(1) of the Madras State and Subordinate Services Rules is to be counted for fixing interstate seniority. The Court found that the Kerala Government's order dated 10-5-1963, which did not consider this service, was invalid. The Court emphasized that the principles laid down by the Government of India should be adhered to, allowing for the inclusion of emergency service in seniority calculations.