J.G.PRASADA RAO vs SECRETARY TO GOVT.A.P.

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the absorption of Divisional Accountants into the State service under G.O. Ms. No. 304 and G.O. Ms. No. 290, citing the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution. The Court held that the terms of absorption, including seniority and pay fixation, were valid and binding, affirming the Government's decision to absorb the deputationists into the State service. The outcome upheld the administrative decisions made by the Government of Andhra Pradesh regarding the service conditions of the Divisional Accountants.