THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.26256 of 2010 ORDER: The petitioner was appointed as a Librarian in the year 1978 in the 3rd respondent-institution, which was admitted to grant-in- aid. Subsequently, in terms of the orders issued by the Government, he was re-designated as Lecturer on 20.04.1987. In the seniority list of Lecturers working in the 3rd respondent- institution, he figures at Sl.No.1. The post of Principal for the institution has fallen vacant. Therefore, steps were initiated for filling up of the same. Initially, three senior most lecturers were considered for it. The meeting, however, did not take place. Thereafter, the Regional Joint Director of Collegiate Education, the 2nd respondent, issued proceedings dated 20.10.2010 to the effect that the petitioner cannot be considered for the post of Principal since he is only a Librarian but designated as a Lecturer. Petitioner feels aggrieved by the same. Heard the learned counsel for petitioner and the learned Government Pleader for Higher Education. It is no doubt true that the petitioner was re-designated as a Lecturer though his initial appointment is as a Librarian and he continued to function as Librarian. The re-designation was in the limited context of extending the pay scale and the benefit of superannuation on par with the Lecturers. The post of Principal of the 3rd respondent-institution shall be filled by the senior most Lecturer. Admittedly, the petitioner was not a Lecturer. The mere fact that his name also figures in the seniority list of Lecturers does not clothe him with the right to be considered as Principal. The 2nd respondent has rightly taken the correct view of the matter. This Court is not inclined to interfere with the same. Hence, the Writ Petition is dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs. __________________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY, J 22nd October 2010 cvrk