A.P. STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD vs J.VENKATESWARA RAO .

The Supreme Court addressed a challenge by the A.P. State Electricity Board against a High Court order directing the consideration of Ex-casual Labourers for appointment. The central issue involves the implementation of a 1985 memorandum that provided for the appointment of suitable and eligible Ex-casual Labourers against vacant posts on a one-time basis. The court examined whether the respondents met the eligibility criteria and norms specified in the Board's internal policy for regular appointment.