Commissioner, Municipal Corporation ... vs P. Mary Manoranjani And Another

The Supreme Court held that the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad, as a 'State' under Article 12 of the Constitution, is required to follow the selection process mandated by Articles 14 and 16. The Court clarified that the exemption granted by G.O. Ms. No.27 M.A. (Q) dated 16th January, 1991 pertained only to the sponsorship requirement from the Employment Exchange and not to the selection process itself. The respondent's failure to appear for the written test disqualified her from selection, leading to the dismissal of her appeal.