K.L. Narasimha Rao vs State Of A.P. And Ors.

The Supreme Court addressed the eligibility of the appellant for the post of Village Administrative Officer under Rule 8 of the A.P. Village Administrative Officers Rules, particularly focusing on the disqualification due to a prior conviction. The Court held that the Commissioner erred in not determining whether the conviction involved moral turpitude, which is a requisite for disqualification under Sub-rule (vi) of Rule 8(1). Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's order and directed a reconsideration of the appellant's eligibility based on this criterion.