I. Appa Rao & Ors vs Government Of A.P. & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Andhra Pradesh Administrative Tribunal's decision to quash the final integrated seniority list dated 18.10.1994 for Junior Assistants in the Commercial Tax Department, ruling that the preparation of the merit list was flawed. The Court emphasized that the length of temporary service should be the primary criterion for determining seniority among candidates, as per the Tribunal's directive. The Court affirmed the need for a fresh seniority list to be prepared in accordance with the rules of reservation and the principles established by the Tribunal.