A.P.S.R.T.C. vs G. SRINIVAS REDDY .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of regularization of employees under the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation's Circular dated 1.9.1988, which stipulated absorption only for those engaged for over a year directly by the Corporation. The Court held that the third respondent, having worked under a contractor, was not entitled to absorption as per the guidelines, affirming the Regional Manager's decision. The Court emphasized the necessity of a direct employer-employee relationship for eligibility under the Circular, thereby upholding the principles of employment law and contractual obligations.