THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No. 17709 OF 2008 O R D E R: The petitioner was employed as a Ticket Seller, on 2.7.1992 by Sri Trikoteswara Swamyvari Devastanam. He was being paid fixed emoluments, which were enhanced, from time to time. Ultimately, he was put on the time-scale of pay, for the post of Record Assistant, vide proceedings dated 1.8.1994. The petitioner has been agitating before the authorities, stating that he is entitled to be promoted to the post of Junior Assistant. On a representation made by the petitioner, the 2nd respondent addressed letter dated 15.3.2007, stating inter alia that there is a vacancy in the post of Junior Assistant, and that the petitioner, who is holding the post of Record Assistant, may be upgraded. Permission of the 1st respondent was sought, in this regard. The grievance of the petitioner is that no action has been taken thereon. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the respondents. As of now, the petitioner is holding the post of Record Assistant. It is stated that one post of Junior Assistant is vacant in the 2nd respondent Devasthanam. If the rules permit the upgradation by appointment by transfer of a Record Assistant against the post of Junior Assistant, and in case, the petitioner holds requisite qualifications, his case deserves to be considered. In fact, the 2nd respondent has recommended to the same. The matter cannot be kept pending at the level of 1st respondent, indefinitely. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of, directing the 1st respondent to pass appropriate orders, on the letter dated 15.3.2007, addressed by the 2nd respondent, within a period of three months, from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is made clear that, in case, the petitioner is found eligible and appointed as Junior Assistant, such appointment shall be prospective, in operation. There shall be no order as to costs. __________________ 14th August 2008 PAN