GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH & ANR. vs P. RAVINDER & ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the Andhra Pradesh Administrative Tribunal's order extending the benefit of the Government Order dated 18.11.1981 to the selection of Sub Inspectors of Police, despite the selection being conducted by a body other than the State Public Service Commission. The Court emphasized that the purpose of the Government Order should not be defeated by a literal interpretation, thus affirming the Tribunal's view that the weightage of 5% marks for candidates educated in Telugu applies universally to all selections. The appeal by the State Government was dismissed, affirming the Tribunal's decision.