K. JAYASEKHAR vs SECY.TO GOVT.AGRI.&COOP.DEPTT.

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in not considering the application of Rule 6 in conjunction with Rule 22(a) of the Andhra Pradesh Agricultural Produce and Livestock Market Service Rules, 1969, which provides for reservation for Scheduled Castes. The Court emphasized that the appellant, belonging to Scheduled Castes, is entitled to consideration under the 15% reservation as stipulated in Rule 22(a). Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's order and remanded the matter for fresh consideration in light of the applicable rules.