M. Surender Reddy vs Govt. Of A.P. And Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of writ petitions challenging the Andhra Pradesh Administrative Tribunal's findings regarding the selection process for various municipal and tax officer positions under G.O.Ms. No.124. The Court affirmed that the selection must adhere to the specified guidelines, excluding previously made appointments, and clarified that inter se seniority should be determined based on merit. The Court also ruled that reservations for the physically handicapped category not provided under Special Rules cannot be claimed, thus maintaining the Tribunal's findings as valid under Article 371-D of the Constitution.