DIVISIONAL FORESTS OFFICER vs M.RAMALINGA REDDY

The Supreme Court addressed the case of a respondent who was appointed as a Forester despite allegations of fraud regarding his registration with the Employment Exchange. The Court examined the legality of the orders passed by the Andhra Pradesh Administrative Tribunal and the District Employment Officer, ultimately holding that the respondent should be treated as having been in regular service since 23.04.1982, with entitlement to pay and increments. The Court set aside the Tribunal's dismissal of the respondent's application and directed the payment of arrears within three months.