SECRETARY TO GOVT.. vs E.SURYANARAYANA . — C.A. No. 5727/2008

Summary The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's impugned judgment and disposed of consolidated appeals concerning promotion eligibility of Draughtsmen to Supervisor positions under Andhra Pradesh Engineering Subordinate Service Rules. The Court held that the High Court and Tribunal improperly applied an earlier judgment as precedent without examining individual case facts. The Court directed that each respondent submit individual representations within four weeks; authorities must examine these and pass reasoned orders within eight weeks, with eligible candidates receiving all consequential benefits regardless of retirement status, and those found ineligible retaining the right to approach appropriate forums. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.