K. RAMULU vs S. SURYAPRAKASH RAO

The Supreme Court held that the Andhra Pradesh Administrative Tribunal's order directing the government to prepare a promotion panel for the years 1995-96 under Rule 4 of the A.P. Subordinate Service Rules was valid. The Court found that the respondent had a right to be considered for promotion according to the existing rules prior to the amendment that came into effect on June 12, 1996. The Court upheld the Tribunal's decision, emphasizing that the right to promotion cannot be negated by subsequent policy changes.