K. AMARNATH REDDY vs CHAIRMAN & M.D. A.P.S.P.D.C.L.LTD.&ORS.E

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of appointments to the posts of Junior Linemen in A.P. TRANSCO and DISCOMS, focusing on the legality of Clauses 7 (ii) and (iv) of the 2006 advertisement which mandated residence in the notified area and selection based on ITI marks. The Court upheld the High Court's decision that the preference based solely on earlier date of birth was arbitrary and illegal, while allowing existing contract labourers to continue until the contract's expiry. The Court mandated a fresh selection process with adherence to the rule of reservation and consideration for contract labourers' experience.