THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE K.C.BHANU W.P.No.11198 of 2011 ORDER: This writ petition is filed to issue a writ, order or direction, declaring the action of the respondent in issuing notification No.32/2010-2011, dated 25.03.2011 prescribing the educational qualifications and the age contrary to the Service Rules as illegal and arbitrary. Heard both sides. As per the Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams Employees Service Rules, for the post of ‘Jewellery Appraiser by direct recruitment’, the following qualifications are essential: (i) Must have passed S.S.C. or its equivalent examination; (ii) Must have practical experience of not less than ten years in evaluating Gems, Gold, Silver, etc. (iii) Must possess proficiency certificate given by any reputed concern in the testing of the fitness of precious stones, gold and gold articles studded with stones etc. (iv) Must have not completed forty five years of age. According to the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent, the Board has approved new Rules and the same have been forwarded to the Government. Admittedly, as on today, the old Rules are existing and therefore, the respondents have to follow the Rules, which are valid as on today. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of, at the stage of admission, directing the respondents to receive the application and permit the petitioner to participate in the process of selection, if he is otherwise qualified as per the Rules. There shall be no order as to costs. __________ 25.04.2011 JSU THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE K.C.BHANU W.P.No.11198 of 2011 Date: 25.04.2011