IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANTONY DOMINIC WEDNESDAY, THE 11TH NOVEMBER 2009 / 20TH KARTHIKA 1931 WP(C).No. 32258 of 2009(B) -------------------------- PETITIONER(S): --------------- CHITHRALEKHA, AGED 32 YEARS, D/O. KANNOTH KALLIAYANI, `INDIRA' KELOTH, PAYYANNUR, KANNUR DISTRICT. BY ADV. SRI.M.V.AMARESAN RESPONDENT(S): --------------- 1. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, PATTOM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. 2. CHIEF SECRETARY, STATE OF KERALA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. 3. KANNUR DISTRICT LOTTERY OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF STATE LOTTERIES, KANNUR SC FOR PSC SRI.ALEXANDER THOMAS BY GOVT. PLEADER SMT. ANU SIVARAMAN THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 11/11/2009, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: ANTONY DOMINIC, J. -------------------------------------------------- W.P.(C) NO.32258 OF 2009 (B) -------------------------------------------------- Dated this the 11th day of November, 2009 J U D G M E N T Petitioner claims to be a physically challenged woman with 40% disability as certified in Ext.P1. The prayer sought is to direct respondents 1 and 2 to commence the selection process for physically handicapped persons and fill up vacancies in the quota ear marked. 2. The standing Counsel appearing for the PSC referred to Government Order GO(P)No.46/08/SWD dated 19.7.2008 and submits that the Government have already directed the PSC to advise physically handicapped persons against Sl.Nos.33,66,99 out of 100 vacancies, on out of turn basis. It is stated that as and when any vacancy is available PSC will be inviting applications and if the petitioner is eligible for the same application can be made in which event her candidature will be duly considered. This submission should redress the grievance of the petitioner and it is directed that it will be open to the petitioner to submit her application as and when suitable vacancy is notified. WPC.No.32258 /09 :2 : 3. Petitioner prays that she is continuing on daily wages under the 3rd respondent and there is a threat of termination. It is stated that so long as there is scope for employment she should not be disturbed. 4. This essentially is a matter for the 3rd respondent to consider. It will be open to the petitioner to move the 3rd respondent and in which case he shall deal with the same properly. Writ Petition is disposed of as above. (ANTONY DOMINIC) JUDGE vi/