IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE, ANDHRA PRADESH AT HYDERABAD (Special Original Jurisdiction) FRIDAY, THE SIXTEENTH DAY OF JULY TWO THOUSAND AND FOUR PRESENT THE HON'BLE MS JUSTICE G.ROHINI WRIT PETITION NO : 20363 of 1994 Between: 1 A. Srinivasa Rao, S/o Bushaiah, Kakatiya University, Warangal. 2 R. Komuraiah, s/o Ramaswamy, Kakatiya University, Warangal. 3 R. Ilaiah, S/o Ramaswamy, Kakatiya University, Warangal. 4 G. Ramulu, S/o Mallaiah, Kakatiya University, Warangal. 5 N. Sommaiah, S/o Ghandraiah, Kakatiya University, Warangal. 6 R. Komuraiah, S/o Monikaiah, Kakatiya University, Warangal. 7 K. Venkat Reddy, S/o K. Ramachandra Reddy, Kakatiya University, Warangal. 8 N. Devender, S/o Narayana, Kakatiya University, Warangal. 9 K. Vinod Rao, S/o Siddaiah, Kakatiya University, Warangal. 10 M. Mouli, S/o Agaiah, Kakatiya University, Warangal. 11 N. Udayalaxmi, D/o N. Gowraiah, Kakatiya University, Warangal. 12 A. Rajendra Prasad, S/o Mallaiah. Kakatiya University, Warangal. 13 Md. Yousuj Ali, S/o Mahaboob Ali, Kakatiya University, Warangal. 14 M. surender Rao, S/o Sri Laxmana Rao, Kakatiya University, Warangal. 15 G. Somaiah, S/o G. Ramaiah, Kakatiya University, Warangal. 16 G. Buchi Reddy, S/o Gopal Reddy, Kakatiya University, Warangal. 17 G. Sammaiah, S/o G. Yeragattu, Kakatiya University, Warangal. 18 D. Satyaprakash, S/o D. Dalaiah, Kakatiya University, Warangal. 19 Meera Mohinuddin, S/o Yakub Ali, Kakatiya University, Warangal. 20 A. Kumarswamy, s/o A. Komuraiah, Kakatiya University, Warangal. 21 S. Raju, s/o S. Yellaiah, Kakatiya University, Warangal. 22 V. Papachary, S/o V. Kamalaiahchary, Kakatiya University, Warangal. 23 M. Chandra Mouli, S/o M. Mallaiah, Kakatiya University, Warangal. 24 Ch. Sheshaagiri rao, S/o Late C.V. Siva Rao, Kakatiya University, Warangal. 25 V. Komuraiah, s/o Narasaiah, Kakatiya University, Warangal. 26 M. Vasudeva Rao, S/o Muvalaiah, Kakatiya University, Warangal. ..... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Registrer, Kakatiya University, Vidyaranapuri, Warangal. 2 The Secretary, Education Department, Government of A.P., Secretariat, Hyderabad. ..... RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue an order, direction, or writ, particularly one in the nature of writ of mandamus to declare the action of the 1st respondent university in not following the uniform procedure to effect promotions to the posts of Senior Assistants and Superintendents in the University services and earmarking 50% for written test quota and remaining 50% for seniority quota by pursuing the dual policy to give scope for manipulation to greedy aspirants to occupy higher cadre posts on out or turn basis by creating commotion and confusion in the minds of employees of university, as highly illegal, irregular, arbitrary, discriminatory, unconstitutional and against the principles of natural justice, equity and fari play and set aside the impugned notification no.18t56/A3/KU/1994 dated 15-10-94 for earmarking 50% posts to written test quota for appointment on promotion to the posts of Senior Assistants and Superintendents in the University services with a direction to the 1st respondent university to follow the uniform policy and criteria fro appointment on promotion to the posts of Sr.Assistants and Superintendents, as per the orders of government issued in G.O.Ms.No.4 General Administration Department dated 03.01.1990 by issuing necessary amendments to the Sepcial/Adhoc Rules of the university forthwith. Counsel for the Petitioners: MR.CH.GANESH (Not present) Counsel for the Respondent No.1: MR.B.NARAYANA REDDY Standing Counsel Counsel for the Respondent No.2: G.P. for Education The Court made the following: THE HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE G.ROHINI WRIT PETITION NO.20363 OF 1994 ORAL ORDER : Since there was no representation for the petitioners on 15-07-2004, the matter is listed under the caption ‘For Dismissal’. Even today, none appeared for the petitioners. Obviously, the petitioners are not interested in prosecuting the matter. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs. ________________ 16th July, 2004. Gbs ASSISTANT REGISTRAR // TRUE COPY // SECTION OFFICER To 1 The Registrar, Kakatiya University, Vidyaranapuri, Warangal. 2 The Secretary, Education Department, Government of A.P., Secretariat, Hyderabad. 3. Two CCs to G.P. for Education, High Court buildings, Hyderabad (OUT). 4. Two CD copies