S.P. BADRINATH vs GOVT. OF A.P.

The Supreme Court held that the Andhra Pradesh Ministerial Service Rules, 1966, specifically Rule 23, mandates passing the Accounts Test for promotion to the post of Senior Assistant. The Court found that the appellant's promotion was contingent upon passing this test, which he did after the stipulated period, thus affecting his seniority. The Court upheld the Tribunal's decision that the appellant was junior to the respondents due to non-compliance with the requisite qualification, affirming the applicability of the Rules to the Chief Electrical Inspectorate.