THE HON’BLE Ms. JUSTICE G. ROHINI WRIT PETITION NO. 16593 of 2007 DATE: 09-08-2007 Between : Banoath Venkanna … Petitioner And The Revenue Divisional Officer, Mahabubabad, Warangal District and another. … Respondents THE HON’BLE Ms. JUSTICE G. ROHINI WRIT PETITION NO. 16593 of 2007 ORDER: In response to the notification issued by the first respondent dated 10-07-2007 inviting applications for appointment of a dealer for the fair price shop of Chintapally village, the petitioner has submitted his application. Alleging that his candidature has not been considered by the respondents, this writ petition is filed seeking a declaration that the action of the respondents is arbitrary and illegal. Learned Government Pleader for Civil Supplies under instructions stated that as per the guidelines prescribed for appointment of the dealers only those persons who have completed 18 years of age and possessing minimum education qualifications of pass in 10th class are eligible for appointment. It is also stated that since the petitioner was found to be only 17 years old and did not satisfy the educational qualification, his application was not considered. Since the petitioner has not satisfied the eligibility criteria, the impugned action of the respondents in not considering his candidature cannot be held to be arbitrary or illegal. Accordingly, the writ petition is dismissed. However, in case the petitioner disputes the version of respondents that he is ineligible for appointment, it is open to the petitioner to institute fresh proceedings, if so advised. No costs. _______________ G. ROHINI, J. Date:09-08-2007 KLP