THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE NOOTY RAMAMOHANA RAO W.P.No.33168 OF 2010 ORDER: My learned Brother Justice L.Narasimha Reddy had occasion to consider somewhat similar question in WP No. 28374 of 2010, dated 16.11.2010, and directed the respondent – APSRTC to accord age relaxation in favour Mechanics/Shramiks/Artisans up to a maximum of four years provided they have undergone apprenticeship training in one office or establishment of the APSRTC or the other. Therefore, to the extent these directions have been issued by my learned Brother, the APSRTC is required to accord the age relaxation up to a maximum of four years provided the petitioners have submitted their applications and satisfy the rest of the qualification and criteria. The age relaxation or the fact that they have undergone apprenticeship in the APSRTC will not be treated as a preferential qualification in the matter of recruitment. Therefore, the respondents are directed to consider the case of the petitioners duly granting them age relaxation up to a maximum of four year period for consideration of their cases against the posts of Mechanics/Shramiks/Artisans. However, the learned Standing Counsel submits that the selections insofar as Ranga Reddy Region is concerned are already finalized. It is made clear that this order shall not be construed as a direction to reopen the selections already said to have made insofar as Ranga Reddy Region is concerned. The writ petition stands disposed of. The rest of the questions which the writ petitioners have agitated are kept open. The writ petition is disposed of with the direction as above. No costs. --------------------------------- Nooty Ramamohana Rao, J Knk 28th December 2010 Note: CC by tomorrow (b/o) knk