Case brief
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Andhra Pradesh High Court at Amaravati (Nyapathy Vijay, J., 02.02.2026), W.P.Nos.411, 413 and 415 of 2026 (common order): enhancement of age of superannuation from 60 to 62 years; employees of MJPAPBCWRIS / MJPAPBCREIS (BC Welfare residential institutions) – multipurpose worker (kitchen helper), Principal Grade-1, Superintendent; Rule 14 of Service Regulations, 2018 – application of Government Rules – legislation by reference versus legislation by incorporation – automatic application of subsequent amendments – G.O.Ms.No.15 dated 31.01.2022; G.O.Ms.No.60 dated 27.07.2017; G.O.Rt.No.68 dated 10.05.2018; G.OMs.No.6 dated 02.04.2012; G.O.Ms.No.7 dated 11.04.2012; Circular Memo No.1813129/FIN01-HR/212/2022-HR-IV dated 23.09.2022 (impugned); consent of State Government not required; writ of mandamus under Article 226; Article 14; Kerala SRTC v. K.O. Varghese (2003) 12 SCC 293; Harwindra Kumar v. Chief Engineer, Karmik (2005) 13 SCC 300; G. Rama Mohan Rao (2017) 3 ALT 1 distinguished; Section 16 A.P. Housing Board Act; continuation of service till 62 years; writ petitions allowed.