Regana Kanaka Lakshmi, Srikakulam District. v. The Project Officer, I.C.D.S.,Sher Mohammed Puram And 2

THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE ABHINAND KUMAR SHAVILI W.P. No.19519 of 2007 ORDER:

This writ petition is filed seeking a writ of mandamus directing the 1st respondent to appoint the petitioner in place of the 3rd respondent, by setting aside the impugned proceedings Rc.No. 20/ 6, dated 24.07.2007 of the 1st respondent, with all consequential and attendant benefits. 2.

Heard Sri B.M.Patro, counsel for the petitioner and the Government Pleader for Women Development and Child Welfare Department.

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It has been contended by the petitioner that herself and the 3rd respondent had applied for the post of Anganwadi Worker of Luttapeta Village, and that she is fully eligible and qualified to be appointed as Anganwadi Worker. The grievance of the petitioner is that though she is more meritorious than the 3rd respondent, her case was not considered for appointment as Anganwadi Worker and the case of the 3rd respondent was considered.

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The Government Pleader appearing for the respondents had contended that interviews were conducted by the Selection Committee, and the Selection Committee members have selected the 3rd respondent for giving apt answers to the questions put by the committee, opining that the 3rd respondent is more suited to the job as an Anganwadi Worker, as the Anganwadi Worker has to play an important role in interacting with pregnant and lactating women about their hygienic conditions. He further contends that no illegality has been committed by

the respondents in selecting the 3rd respondent, and there are no merits in the writ petition and the same is liable to be dismissed. 5.

Having considered the rival submissions made by the parties, this Court is of the considered view that the respondents have rightly appointed the 3rd respondent as Anganwadi Worker, based on the recommendations of the Selection Committee. There are no merits in the writ petition and the same is liable to be dismissed. 6.

Accordingly, the writ petition is dismissed as devoid of merits. No order as to cost. Miscellaneous petitions pending, if any, stand closed. ________________________ ABHINAND KUMAR SHAVILI, J Date: 31.10.2018 DMG