THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.18408 OF 2005 Dt: 06.09.2005 Between: Anwar-Il-Uloom Educational Asociation & another. .. Petitioner AND Government of A.P., rep., by its Secretary, Minority Welfare Department, Hyderabad, & another. .. Respondents THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.18408 OF 2005 ORDER: The 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 petitioner 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 17.08.2005, it cannot be said that there was any undue delay on the part of the 1st respondent in processing the application. Petitioner states that the admissions for the B.Pharmacy course are in progress and unless the status is conferred and necessary certificate is issued before closure of admissions, it would not be able to reap the benefits of minority institutions. Having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, the writ petition is dispose of, directing the 1st respondent to pass appropriate orders on the application filed by the 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 four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No order as to costs. _______________________ 06.09.2005 ES