D SUDHAKAR vs THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH REP. BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVT. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

The Supreme Court held that the petitioner, a physically handicapped Scheduled Caste individual, is entitled to the benefits of reservation under Section 33 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 for selection to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). The Court emphasized that the selection process must comply with the statutory provisions ensuring reservation for persons with disabilities. The Court directed the State of Andhra Pradesh to reconsider the petitioner's application in light of the applicable laws and regulations, thereby allowing the appeal.