THE HON’BLE Ms. JUSTICE G. ROHINI WRIT PETITION No.11378 OF 2003 ORAL ORDER: This writ petition is filed seeking a declaration that the notification dated 6.5.2003 issued by the Revenue Divisional Officer, Anantapur, inviting applications for appointment of fair price shop dealer in respect of the fair price shop of 13th Ward of Anantapur as arbitrary and illegal. The only contention raised by the petitioner is that since the shop was previously allotted to a SC person by name G. Chinna Kullayappa, the vacancy in respect of the said shop ought to have been reserved only for SC candidate. It is contended that the action of the respondents in notifying the vacancy under OC (W) category is arbitrary and illegal. In response to the Rule nisi, the Revenue Divisional Officer, Anantapur, filed a counter-affidavit stating that though it is a fact that the previous dealer was a SC candidate, as per the guidelines issued under G.O.Ms.No.50, dated 6.3.2003, it is necessary for the appointing authority to maintain the percentage of reservation prescribed by the Government at Division level. Having regard to the said guidelines, it was found necessary to reserve the vacancy in question to OC (W) category to fulfil 30% woman quota. Accordingly, the vacancy was notified under OC (W), interviews were conducted on 16.6.2003 and following due selection process, one P. Radhika was appointed as the fair price shop dealer. Having heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader for Civil Supplies appearing for the respondents, I do not find any justifiable reason to hold that the impugned notification, which is in accordance with the guidelines prescribed for appointment of fair price shop dealers, suffers from any infirmity. It is also relevant to note that the candidate who was selected in the interview held on 16.6.2003, and appointed as the dealer is not made a party to this writ petition. Viewed from any angle, the relief as prayed for cannot be granted. The writ petition is accordingly dismissed. No costs. ____________ (G. ROHINI, J.) 22nd August, 2007. Kgr THE HON’BLE Ms. JUSTICE G. ROHINI WRIT PETITION No.11378 OF 2003 22nd August, 2007. Between: M. Ravi Kishore. .. Petitioner. And The Mandal Revenue Officer, Ananthapur, Ananthapur District and another. .. Respondents.