V.S. MURTY 7 OTHERS vs THE DEPUTY CHIEF ACCOUNTS OFFICER & OTHERS

The Supreme Court held that the Deputy Chief Accounts Officer, redesignated as Director of Accounts, is the Head of Department under Rule 3(2) of the Andhra Pradesh Ministerial Rules, 1961. The Court confirmed the appellants' absorption against permanent posts of Upper Division Clerk, stating that the Deputy Chief Accounts Officer has the authority to appoint personnel eligible for pay scales applicable to the staff in the offices of Heads of Departments. The Court found the regularization of the appellants' services valid, thereby allowing the appeal against the Tribunal's decision.