TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAMS vs K. JOTHEESWARA PILLAI (D) BY LRS. .

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, affirming the reinstatement of five employees of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams who were terminated for being overage. The Court emphasized that the employees were appointed as direct recruits and had prior service as Nominal Muster Rolls employees, which warranted consideration for exemption from age limits. The Court ruled that the appellant's failure to provide notice and opportunity for hearing violated principles of natural justice, thus reinforcing the need for fair administrative action under Article 14 of the Constitution.