Section 2(1)(e) in Andhra Pradesh Special Courts Rules, 2017
(e)Public servant means a public servant as defined within the meaning of clause (c) of Section 2 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 or under Section 21 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and including Group-A service of the Central or State Government or officers of equivalent rank in any organisation specified in the explanation below clause (b) of Section 2 of the said Act who is or has been serving under or in connection with the affairs of the State Government;