J. PANDURANGARAO versus ANDHRA PRADESH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

J. PANDURANGARAO versus ANDHRA PRADESH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

The Andhra Pradesh Judicial Service Rule and the notification limiting eligibility for appointment as District Munsif to Advocates of the Andhra High Court introduced an irrational classification, as there is no nexus between the basis of such classification and the object (knowledge of local laws) intended to be...

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Parties
Petitioner: J. Pandurangarao; Respondent: Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission; Respondent: Government of Andhra Pradesh
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
11 April 1962
Procedural Posture
Petition Under Article 32 of the Constitution of India / Final Judgment
Outcome
Petitions allowed.
Legal Topics
Equality Before Law, Employment Discrimination, Judicial Appointments, Ultra Vires, Reasonable Classification
Constitutional Law Administrative Law Equality Before Law Employment Discrimination Judicial Appointments Ultra Vires Reasonable Classification

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Parties

J. Pandurangarao

Petitioner

Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission

Respondent

Government of Andhra Pradesh

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Petition Under Article 32 of the Constitution of India / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Interpretation of 'the High Court' in Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission notification and related rules
  2. 2 Constitutional validity of limiting eligibility for appointment as District Munsif to Advocates of Andhra High Court under Article 14 and Article 16(1)

Ratio Decidendi

The Andhra Pradesh Judicial Service Rule and the notification limiting eligibility for appointment as District Munsif to Advocates of the Andhra High Court introduced an irrational classification, as there is no nexus between the basis of such classification and the object (knowledge of local laws) intended to be achieved. The rule is ultra vires under Articles 14 and 16(1) of the Constitution and unconstitutional.

Court Disposition

Petitions allowed.

Orders

  • The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission is directed to entertain the applications of the petitioners and deal with them according to law.
  • Applications cannot be rejected on the ground that the applicants are not Advocates of the Andhra High Court; they shall be considered on merits with other applicants.