THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No. 14150 OF 2008 O R D E R: The respondent issued Employment Notice No.2/2008, inviting applications for making appointment to various categories of posts. 71 vacancies of Turners were sought to be filled. Out of them, some posts were earmarked for OBC candidates. The petitioner belongs to OBC, and he applied for the same. His grievance is that though he performed well in the written test and interview, he was not selected, and assails the action of the respondent. Heard Sri N. Ramesh, learned counsel for the petitioner, and Sri S.V. Bhatt, learned Standing Counsel for the respondent. The selection process for the post of Turner, comprises of written test, to the extent of 75% marks, and interview for 25% marks. For all the candidates, who qualified in the written test, call letters were issued. The learned Standing Counsel for the respondent had placed the record before this court. The petitioner secured less marks than the other candidates selected in the relevant category. The non- selection of the petitioner was only on account of his relatively lower position, in the merit list. Therefore, this court is not inclined to grant any relief to the petitioner. The writ petition is, accordingly, dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs. _______________ 4th July 2008 PAN