GOVT. OF INDIA vs G. LIMBADRI RAO .

The Supreme Court addressed the eligibility criteria for Non-State Civil Service Officers for appointment to the IAS under the IAS (Appointment by Selection) Regulations, 1997. The Court clarified that the State Government's letter inadvertently mentioning the year 2001 instead of 2002 did not invalidate the eligibility criteria set forth in the Regulations. The Court upheld the High Court's decision allowing the writ petition, affirming that the correct interpretation of the Regulations must be applied, and the age limit should be considered as per the amended rules. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's judgment.