Government Of India vs G.Limbadri Rao & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of the IAS (Appointment by Selection) Regulations, 1997, specifically Regulation 4(iii), which stipulates age limits for candidates. The Court held that the State Government's letter, despite a clerical error regarding the year, correctly indicated the intention to prepare a select list for 2002, thus upholding the eligibility criteria as per the correct year. The Court dismissed the appeal, affirming the High Court's decision that the applicant was not eligible for consideration due to age limits set forth in the regulations.