THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No. 28035 OF 2007 O R D E R: The respondents issued a notification dated 20.10.2006, inviting applications for the post of Junior Lineman, to be appointed on contract basis. The petitioner states that he is now working as Shift Operator, under a contractor engaged by the respondents. The notification provided for preference in favour of the contract labour. The petitioner complains that though he fulfilled the qualifications, he was not selected and appointed as Junior Lineman, on contract basis. The respondents filed counter affidavit, opposing the claim of the petitioner. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Standing Counsel for respondents. Though the petitioner had passed the pole-climbing test and possesses the requisite qualifications, it emerges that several candidates, who had worked as contract labour, were appointed in view of the preference provided for, under the notification. The claim of the petitioner that he is also a contract labour, was not accepted, on the ground that he did not place necessary material. At any rate, selections have taken place about a year back, and it is stated that there are no vacancies, except a few, in reserved categories. This court is not inclined to grant any relief to the petitioner, at this stage. However, his case can be considered, as and when the respondents undertake selections, duly verifying the qualifications held by him. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of, leaving it open to the petitioner to apply, as and when the respondents notify the vacancies in future, and his case, in turn, shall be considered, in accordance with the relevant provisions of law. There shall be no order as to costs. __________________ 13th August 2008 PAN