1 HN, J W.P.No.17424_2013 APHC010491062013 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3457] TUESDAY,THE TWENTY SEVENTH DAY OF JANUARY TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY SIX PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 17424/2013 Between: 1. BANDISULA SAKINA BEGUM, YSR DISTRICT, W/O. HUSSAIN PEERA, AGED: 25 YEARS, OCC: UNEMPLOYEE, R/O. KHANEPALLI VILLAGE, PULIVENDULA MANDAL, Y.S.R. DISTRICT. ...PETITIONER AND 1. DISTRICT COLLECTOR YSR DISTRICT 4 OTHERS, - 2. THE PROJECT DIRECTOR, DISTRICT WOMEN & CHILD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, YSR DISTRICT, KADAPA. 3. THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER JAMMALAMADUGU YSR DISTRICT, - 4. THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, WOMEN & CHILD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, PULIVENDULA, YSR DISTRICT. 5. Y TULASAMMA, W/O. LAKSHMINARAYANA REDDY, AGED ABOUT: 30 YEARS, OCC: ANGANWADI WORKER, R/O ACHAVALLI VILLAGE, PULIVENDULA MANDAL, YSR DISTRICT. ...RESPONDENT(S): Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased toto issue a writ or order more particularly one in the nature of writ of mandamus or an appropriate writ or order declaring the order in proceedings No. 1674/A3/2010 dated 26.06.2012 issued by the 2nd respondent appointing 2 HN, J W.P.No.17424_2013 the 5th respondent as Anganwadi worker, Kanepalli Village, Pulivendula Mandal, YSR District, as illegal, arbitrary, unjust and consequently set aside the same and pass. IA NO: 1 OF 2013(WPMP 21187 OF 2013 Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to suspend the order in proceedings No. 1674/A3/2010 dated 26.06.2012 issued by the 2nd respondent appointing the 5th respondent as Anganwadi worker, Kanepalli Village, Pulivendula Mandal, YSR District, pending disposal of the writ petition and pass. Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. KOTI REDDY IDAMAKANTI Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. B S VENKATA RAMESH 2. GP FOR SOCIAL WELFARE 3. 3 HN, J W.P.No.17424_2013 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 17424 of 2013 ORDER: 1. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is challenging the order dated 26.06.2012 issued by the 2nd respondent appointing the 5th respondent as Anganwadi worker for Kanepalli Village, Pulivendula Mandal, YSR District. 2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner further submits that the petitioner applied for the post of Anganwadi Worker pursuant to the notification dated 25.05.2011. It is submitted that three applicants had submitted their applications and that the petitioner secured 357 marks in the tenth class. However, the respondent authorities allegedly ignored the said marks and issued the orders of appointment in favor of the 5th respondent. Aggrieved by the same, the present writ petition has been filed. 3. The learned Assistant Government Pleader appearing for the official respondents submits that the criterion for selection of an Anganwadi Worker is not based solely on tenth class marks. It is submitted that the notification prescribes several criteria for awarding marks and that, on overall merit; the 5th respondent secured 59.4 marks, whereas the petitioner secured 55.5 marks. Based on the merit list, the 5th respondent was appointed as Anganwadi Worker. 4 HN, J W.P.No.17424_2013 4. The learned counsel appearing for the 5th respondent submits that the Selection Committee considered various aspects in pursuance with the notification and that the 5th respondent was awarded 9 marks in the oral interview, whereas the petitioner was awarded only 1.5 marks. Consequently, the 5th respondent stood meritorious as compared to the petitioner. Accordingly, the order of appointment was issued in favor of the 5th respondent. 5. Considering the fact that the 5th respondent is continuing as Anganwadi Worker, no case is made out for interference by this Court. Accordingly, the present writ petition is dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs. Pending miscellaneous petitions, if any, shall stand closed. ___________________ JUSTICE HARINATH.N Date:27.01.2026 NKA 5 HN, J W.P.No.17424_2013 109 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 17424 of 2013 Date: 27.01.2026 NKA