CHALLA JAYA BHASKAR vs THUNGATHURTHI SURENDER .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of seniority determination for Civil Assistant Surgeons in the Andhra Pradesh Medical & Health Services, governed by the A.P. Medical and Health Services Rules framed under Article 309 of the Constitution. The Court held that the methodology adopted by the State Government for seniority was inconsistent with the established rules and regulations, thereby setting aside the Andhra Pradesh High Court's judgment that had previously allowed the Government's order. The Court emphasized the need for adherence to the Special Rules to ensure fair promotion practices within the medical services.