THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.29448 of 2010 ORDER: The petitioner claims to have worked as Prerak under Aksharaasyatha programme. It is stated that the said scheme was replaced by Saakshara Bharathi launched by the Government of India in the recent past. The Government of Andhra Pradesh issued G.O.Ms.No.203, dated 13.04.2010 prescribing the guidelines for appointment of Coordinators at District, Mandal and Village levels. The petitioner states that he is eligible to be considered for the post of Coordinator for the Mandal and contends that the representation made by him is not being considered. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the respondents. G.O.Ms.No.203, dated 13.04.2010, not only stipulates the guidelines to be followed for implementation of the scheme, but also prescribes the qualifications etc., for the persons to be appointed under the scheme. It provides for preference to be given to the persons who worked as Preraks etc. under the earlier schemes/programmes. The question as to whether the petitioner deserves to be given any preference would arise, if only the authorities decide to fill the vacancy. For that purpose, advertisement has to be given and cases of applicants need to be considered in accordance with the guidelines. The respondents cannot be directed to appoint the petitioner straight away. Therefore, the Writ Petition is disposed of, directing that the authority concerned shall issue advertisement inviting applications for appointment to the post of Coordinator and the selection committee contemplated under the G.O. shall consider the cases of all the applicants strictly in accordance with law. In case the petitioner submits his application, it shall also be considered with reference to the relevant guidelines. There shall be no order as costs. _____________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.29.12.2010. GJ