HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.30774 OF 2010 ORDER: Petitioner is working as Part-time Sweeper in the Andhra Bank, Currency Chest Branch, Machilipatnam from 2006 onwards. Recently, the Andhra Bank issued a notification on 22-09-2010, proposing to fill up 30 vacancies of part-time sweepers on 1/3rd scale wages. Petitioner and several others applied. The grievance of the petitioner is that her case is not being considered by the respondent, and she prays for directions in this regard. 2. On behalf of the respondent, a detailed counter affidavit is filed. It is stated that the age limit stipulated under the notification is 25 years and being a widow, the petitioner is entitled to be extended the benefit of relaxation of age limit to the extent of 9 years. According to them, even if the said benefit is conferred, the petitioner would not be within the prescribed age limit. 3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel for the respondent. 4. Admittedly, the petitioner is 38 years old now. The age limit stipulated under the notification is 25 years. Under various regulations and circulars issued by the Bank, the petitioner is entitled for the relaxation to the extent of 9 years. Even if that is extended, the petitioner would be over aged by 4 years. Therefore, the respondent cannot be compelled to consider the case of the petitioner. 5. The Writ Petition is, accordingly, dismissed. It is however, directed that in case, no regular or part-time employee with 1/3rd scale is appointed in the place where the petitioner is working, the respondent shall continue her on the same terms. There shall be no order as to costs. ____________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J December 15, 2010. KTL