S.Sreedhar Reddy & Ors vs Govt.Of A.P. & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of seniority among Station Fire Officers (SFOs) appointed through direct recruitment under the Andhra Pradesh Fire Subordinate Service Rules. The Court held that the exemption granted to the 1993 batch from undergoing a third test, as per G.O. Ms. No. 454 of 2009, was valid and should be recognized in determining seniority. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's order that quashed the memorandum regarding seniority, thereby reinstating the provisional seniority list issued by the Fire Services Department.