THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.19642 OF 2011 ORDER: The 1st respondent issued a notification inviting applications for appointment of Anganwadi Workers for Ogidi Centre of West Godavari District. The petitioner and certain others submitted applications. Interviews were conducted on 29-01-2011. Only two candidates, viz., the petitioner and one Muppidi Lakshmi Kumari appeared for the interview. The Selection Committee selected the petitioner and her name was shown in the list of selected candidates. However, the order of appointment was not issued to the petitioner. Hence, this writ petition. 2. The 1st respondent filed a counter-affidavit stating that the petitioner was selected by the Selection Committee but, on a representation submitted by Muppidi Lakshmi Kumari, the matter is being examined. 3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel for the respondents. 4. Once the petitioner was selected by the duly constituted Selection Committee, the 2nd respondent was under obligation to issue order of appointment. In case, any unsuccessful candidate feels aggrieved, she has to file an appeal before the appellate authority. The appointing authority has no power or discretion to withhold the order of appointment for a candidate, who was selected by the Selection Committee. 5. Hence, the Writ Petition is allowed and the 2nd respondent is directed to issue order of appointment to the petitioner, duly verifying the other requirements within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. __________________ NARASIMHA REDDY, J September 29, 2011. Note: Issue C.C. in one week. B/O. KTL