THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.26361 of 2011 ORDER: The petitioner was appointed as Field Assistant in Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam through proceedings, dated 02.05.2000. In the recent past, she was promoted as Farm Manager (Gardens) Grade-II vide proceedings, dated 29.06.2011. The next higher post is Farm Manager Grade-I. There are two channels for that post, namely by direct recruitment and by promotion. The respondent issued a notification, dated 29.08.2011, proposing to fill the post of Farm Manager Grade-I by way of direct recruitment. The qualifications prescribed for the post is a Degree in Horticulture from any recognized University. The petitioner submitted an application in response to the notification. Her grievance is that the respondent is not considering her case on the ground that the Degree held by her does not fit into the stipulation under the notification. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel for the respondent. In the recent past, the petitioner was promoted as Farm Manager Grade-II. She is eligible to be promoted to Grade-I after she puts in the minimum length of service and in case a vacancy is available. The respondent initiated steps to fill the post of Farm Manager Grade-I by way of direct recruitment. In case the petitioner possesses the requisite qualifications, she is eligible to apply for the same. It is not in dispute that the Degree held by the petitioner is the one of Bachelor in Science i.e. B.Sc. The requirement under the notification as well as the rule is a Degree in Horticulture. The mere fact that the petitioner studied horticulture as one of the subjects in B.Sc. Degree Course does not bring her within the eligibility criterion. Hence, the writ petition is dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs. _____________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY,J Dt:27.09.2011. kdl