THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY W.P.No.21689 of 2005 Date:05.10.2005 Mohd. Ishaq --------PETITIONER The Superintending Engineer and others ---------RESPONDENTS ORDER: The petitioner was initially appointed as a Helper in the then Electricity Board. He holds the qualifications of pass in VII Class and Technical High School Certificate of 3 years duration (III-Year failed). He has been promoted to the post of Lineman on 03.01.2000 under the quota earmarked for unqualified candidates. The petitioner submitted a representation, dated 21.05.2004, to the 1st respondent through the 2nd respondent, to promote him to the post of Line Inspector Grade-II. The qualification for that post is pass in IX Class. The petitioner states that if the Technical Education Course studied by him is equated in terms of G.O.Ms.No.1128, dated 01.06.1970, he is entitled to be promoted to that post. The petitioner complains that though the 2nd respondent has recommended and forwarded his case, the 1st respondent has not taken any steps thereon so far, and seeks appropriate directions. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel for the respondents. The petitioner made a representation, in the context of his promotion to the post of Line Inspector Grade-II. Lineman is a feeder post and one has to hold the qualification of at least pass in IX Class, for promotion to the post of Line Inspector Grade-II. The question as to whether the petitioner holds the said qualification or its equivalent, needs to be considered by the 1st respondent. The 2nd respondent has already forwarded the representation of the petitioner along with his own remarks. The 1st respondent has to pass appropriate orders thereon, duly taking into account, the remarks forwarded by the 2nd respondent. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of, directing the 1st respondent to pass appropriate orders on the representation, dated 21.05.2004, submitted by the petitioner, duly taking into account, the remarks made by the 2nd respondent, within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. _________ 05.10.2005 Note: Issue C.C. in three days. (B/o) Jsu