THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION Nos.24316 and 24320 of 2011 COMMON ORDER: The petitioners are working as Secretaries in various Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies in East Godavari District. As the things stand now, no promotion avenue is provided from that post. On a representation made by the petitioners and their association, the respondents evolved a scheme for promotion of Secretaries to the post of Staff Assistant to the extent of 25% of the vacancies. Relaxation as to the age limit was also provided. The qualifications for that post are stipulated as pass in Intermediate with Junior Diploma in Cooperation. The petitioners contend that they do not possess those qualifications and unless the relaxation is given, they do not stand to any chance for being promoted. The petitioners seek relaxation of educational qualifications and further relaxation of the age. Heard Sri G.V.Shivaji, learned counsel for the petitioners, learned Government Pleader for Cooperation for respondent Nos.1 and 2, Sri K.Srinivasa Murthy, learned Standing Counsel for respondent No.3 and Sri S.Srinivas Reddy, learned Standing Counsel for respondent No.4. It is for the appointing authority to prescribe qualifications for various posts. This Court cannot substitute its opinion for that of the appointing authority. If the petitioners are so advised, they can make representations to the respondents ventilating their grievance. The respondents, in turn, can take the same into account and pass appropriate orders. Hence, the writ petitions are disposed of, leaving it open to the petitioners to make representations to the respondents pointing out their grievance. Orders thereon shall be passed within three months from the date of receipt of the representations. There shall be no order as to costs. _______________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY,J Dt: 29.08.2011. kdl