THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY W.P.No.22557 of 2010 ORDER The Government of Andhra Pradesh issued G.O.Rt.No.203, Education Department, dated 13.04.2010, prescribing the guidelines for implementation of the ‘Saakshar Bharat Scheme’ (for short ‘the Scheme’). The Scheme contemplated appointment of Coordinators at District, Mandal and Village levels. Initially, the maximum age limit for appointment to these categories was stipulated at 35 years. Subsequently, through G.O.Rt.No.378, Education Department, dated 08.07.2010, the age limit was extended to 40 years. The petitioner contends that he worked as a Prerak under Continuing Education Programme and that though he is eligible to be considered for being appointed as Village Level Coordinator, he is not being considered by the respondents. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader for Education. The scheme was introduced in the recent past. Special procedure is prescribed for appointment of the persons to handle it. It does not provide for any relaxation of age limit or counting of previous service of a candidate while determining the age limit. Though reference is made to those who have worked under earlier Programme, admittedly, the petitioner has crossed the age limit of 40 years. Reference to the Government Orders providing for relaxation of age limit in favour of candidates belonging to SC, ST, BC etc., does not apply to the appointment under the Scheme. Hence, the Writ Petition is dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs. ______________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J Date:13.09.2010 sj