ACCOUNTS OFFIER,(A&I)A.P.S.R.T.C. vs K.V. RAMANA .

The Supreme Court held that the regularization of temporary or contract employees cannot be granted contrary to the rules and constitutional provisions governing public employment, as established in Secretary, State of Karnataka & Ors. vs. Uma Devi (3) (2006) 4 SCC 1. The Court emphasized that the circulars issued by the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation cannot override Article 16 of the Constitution, which mandates equality of opportunity in public employment. Consequently, the appeals against the High Court's decision to regularize the respondents' services were allowed, affirming the need for adherence to proper selection processes.