IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE, ANDHRA PRADESH AT HYDERABAD (Special Original Jurisdiction) FRIDAY, THE FIFTH DAY OF JUNE TWO THOUSAND AND NINE PRESENT THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE GOPALA KRISHNA TAMADA WRIT PETITION NO : 18251 of 2000 Between: Dr. B.Raja Gopal, S/o Chengaiah, JNT University, R/o Hyderabad. ..... PETITIONER AND 1 Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Rep. by its Registrar, Masab Tank, Hyderabad. 2 The Chairman-cum-Vice Chancellor, Selection Committee, JNT University, Masab Tank, Hyderabad. 3 Sri B.Satyanarayana, Masab Tank, Hyderabad, .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a Writ Order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the Proceedings No.C3/2912/CAS/1996 dt. 21.12.96 issued by the 1st Respondent in so far as it relates to the appointment of 3rd Respondent as Dy.Librarian with retrospective effective from 23.8.87 and Prescribing higher qualifications than the minimum qualifications for the post of University Librarian in Advt.No.C3/1/2000 etc. dt. 3.6.2000 as arbitrary, illegal and contrary to the UGC letter.No.F-1-9/98 (CRP-I) dt. 20.2.1990 and consequently set aside the same and as well as the appointment of the 3rd Respondent to the Post of Dy.Librarian by declaring that the 3rd Respondent is not qualified and eligible for appointment ot the post of Dy.Librarian and direct the 1st Respondent to fill up the Post of University Librarian (Professor Cadre) as per the minimum qualifications prescribed by the UGC as communicated Vide letter No.F1-98.89 (CPP-I) dt. 20.2.90 and consider the case of the Petitioner along with other eligible Candidates and with all other consequential benefits and pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.V.JAGAPATHI Counsel for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2: MR.CHALLA KODANDA RAM Counsel for the Respondent NO.3: MR.K.RATHANGA PANI REDDY The Court made the following : THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE GOPALA KRISHNA TAMADA WRIT PETITION No.18251 of 2000 ORDER: When the matter was called for hearing on 04.06.2009, none appeared for the petitioner nor any representation was made on his behalf. Hence, the matter was directed to be listed today under the caption ‘for dismissal’. Today, when the matter was called for hearing, none appeared for the petitioner nor there was any representation on his behalf. In the circumstances, the Writ Petition is dismissed for default. No costs. ____________________________ (GOPALA KRISHNA TAMADA, J) 05-06-2009 Gsn.