K.Madhava Reddy & Ors vs Govt.Of A.P.& Ors

The Supreme Court held that the Special Rules framed under Article 309 of the Constitution allowing 'appointment by transfer' based on seniority-cum-efficiency were violative of the Presidential Order under Article 371-D. The Court emphasized that the term 'transfer' in para 5(2) does not encompass promotion, thereby affirming the Tribunal's decision that such rules were void. The appeals against the High Court's order were dismissed, upholding the principle that local cadre is the unit for recruitment and promotions as per the Presidential Order.