Andhra Pradesh Public Service ... vs P. Chandra Mouleesware Reddy & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Andhra Pradesh State Administrative Tribunal's order directing the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission to fill nine vacant posts of Deputy Superintendent of Police, emphasizing that the Commission's failure to recruit from the selection list violated the Andhra Pradesh Police Service Rules. The Court clarified that the Commission must adhere to the advertised vacancies and cannot limit recruitment based on arbitrary government directives. The judgment reinforces the principle that recruitment processes must follow established rules and guidelines, ensuring transparency and fairness in public service appointments.