THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE ASHUTOSH MOHUNTA W.P.No. 5256 of 2011 O R D E R: This writ petition is filed seeking a Mandamus declaring the action of 1st respondent in not considering the applications of the petitioner for grant of recognition to B.Ed. and D.Ed. Colleges in the name of “John College of Education” at Suryapet, Nalgonda District under the guise of ban orders issued by 2nd respondent as illegal and arbitrary; consequently to direct 1st respondent to consider the applications of the petitioner for recognition to B.Ed. and D.Ed. Colleges. When the matter is taken up for hearing, it is submitted by the learned counsel appearing on either side that the matter is covered by a decision of this Court in W.P. No. 6712 of 2009 dated 16.12.2009 wherein this Court held: “It may be true that the State Government as well as the first respondent have reviewed the situation as to the necessity or otherwise of according permission to establish new colleges of education in the State in future and that the existing institutions are found to be adequate. However, the right that is accrued to the petitioners on the basis of their application and the consideration thereof by the first respondent cannot be taken away on account of the change of policy. It is settled principle of law that whenever an application is made, it must be considered and processed in accordance with the provisions of law or the policy that existed as on the date of presentation. Subsequent changes may apply to the applications that are made thereafter. Hence, the Writ Petition is disposed of directing the first respondent to take necessary steps as contemplated in its communication dated 24.11.2009 and pass appropriate orders. There shall be no order as to costs”. Therefore, this writ petition is also disposed of in terms of the orders passed in W.P. No.6712 of 2009 dated 16.12.2009 as above. No order as to costs. _________________________ JUSTICE ASHUTOSH MOHUNTA DATE: 21-4-2011. MVB.