G. SUNDARESWARARAO vs GOVT. OF A.P.

The Supreme Court dismissed the special leave petition challenging the Administrative Tribunal's order regarding promotion to Senior Scientific Officer, affirming that Rule 4(b) of the A.P. Institute of Preventive Medicine Service Ad hoc Rules, which mandates five years of experience post-postgraduation, is valid and not ultra vires. The Court clarified that the legislative intent behind the rule is to ensure candidates possess necessary expertise, and the insistence on experience is justified. The Court held that the petitioner's case for promotion should be considered according to the existing rules.