THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.21045 OF 2005 Dt: 027.09.2005 Between: Ravi Teja Educations Society, Bestavarapeta, Prakasam District, represented by its Secretary Gona Prasada Rao, S/o Paul, aged about 50 years. & another. .. Petitioners AND Government of A.P., rep., by its Principal Secretary, Minority Welfare Department Secretariat, Saifabad, Hyderabad, & another. .. Respondents THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.21045 OF 2005 ORDER: The 1st petitioner submits that it made an application to the 1st respondent for issuance of a certificate, recognizing the 2nd petitioner as a Minority Institution. It is complained that no action has been taken thereon and directions are sought for. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and learned Government Pleader for Social Welfare. The Government issued G.O.Ms.No.1, Minority Welfare (M & R) Department, dated 16.01.2004, prescribing the guidelines for conferring minority status on educational institutions. It entails verification of records and inspection etc. Having regard to the fact that the application was filed on 14.09.2005, it cannot be said that there was any undue delay on the part of the 1st respondent in processing the application. The respondents have to call for necessary information and undertake proper verification of the social status of the members of the managing committee. The other aspects covered by the G.O., also need to be taken into account. Having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, the writ petition is disposed of, directing the 1st respondent to pass appropriate orders on the application filed by the 1st petitioner, duly following the procedure prescribed by law and the one under G.O.Ms.No.1, dated 16.01.2004, within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No order as to costs. _____________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY,J Date:27.09.2005 TS