IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE, ANDHRA PRADESH AT HYDERABAD (Special Original Jurisdiction) THURSDAY, THE TWENTY THIRD DAY OF APRIL TWO THOUSAND AND NINE PRESENT THE HON'BLE MS JUSTICE G.ROHINI WRIT PETITION NO : 24029 of 2007 Between: 1 St.Adams Educational Society, Regd. No.1115/2001, H.No.6-3- 1177/A/16, B.S.Maktha, Kundan Bagh, Begumpet, Hyderabad, rep. by its SEcretary Ms.Nafees Banu 2 Adam College of Education, Diamond Hills Enclave Shaikpet, Golconda, Hyderabad, A.P. Rep. by its Secretary, Ms.Nafees Banu. 3 Ms.Nafees Banu D/o.Shaik Ameer R/o.H.No.6-3-1177/A/16, B.S.Maktha, Kundan Bagh, Begumpet, Hyderabad - 500 016. ..... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Government of A.P. rep. by its Principal Secretary, School Education Department, secretariat Buildings, Hyderabad. 2 The Commissioner and Director of School Education, Govt. of A.P. Saifabad, Hyderabad. 3 Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education, Rep. by its Secretary, Mahavir Marg, Masab Tank, Hyderabad. 4 The Office of The Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (AFRC) Rep. by its Member-Secretary,1st Floor, (South Wing), Gagan Vihar, M.J.Road, Hyderabad. 5 The Convener, Ed.CET-AC SW-II, H.No.5-9-24/79, Aligarh Building, Hill Fort Road, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad. 6 Osmania University, Rep. by its Registrar, Hyderabad. 7 The Committee to oversee conduct of CETs by the Association of Private Un-Aided Professional Colleges and Allied Matters, Rep. by its Member SEcretary, 1st Floor, (South Wing) Gagan Vihar, M.J. Road, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a Writ, order or direction, one more particularly in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of i) 3rd Respondent in issuing the impugned proceedings vide Lr.No.APSCHE/CETS/EDCET-06/80% Quota/2006-07/OU-308 dt: 03.10.2007 and ii) 4th Respondent in issuing the impugned proceedings vide Lr.No.7/AFRC-RA/2007/979 Dt. 11-10-2007 as arbitrary, illegal, violative of Article 14, 21, and 30 of the Constitution of India and in gross violative of principles of natural justice and consequently set aside the same and pass such other order or orders. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.S.NIRANJAN REDDY Counsel for the Respondent No.: GP FOR SCHOOL EDUCATION The Court made the following : WRIT PETITION NO : 24030 of 2007 Between: 1 Anwar-ul-Uloom Educational Association, New Mallepally, Hyderabad Rep by its Secretary, Mahaboob Alam Khan 2 Anwar-ul-Uloom College of Elementary Teacher Education, New Mallepally, Hyderabad Rep by its Correspondent, Mahaboob Alam Khan 3 Mahaboob Alam Khan, s/o.Nawab Shah Alam Khan, R/o. Barkatpura, Hyderabad. ..... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Government of A.P. Rep by its Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Secretariat Buildings, Hyderabad. 2 The Commissioner and Director of School Education, Govt. of A.P. Saifabad, Hyderabad. 3 Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education, Rep by its Secretary, Mahavir Marg, Masab Tank, Hyderabad. 4 The Office of the Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (AFRC) Rep by its Member-Secretary, 1st Floor (South Wing) Gagan Vihar, M.J. Road, Hyderabad. 5 The Convener, Ed.CET-AC SW-II, H.No. 5-9-24/79, Aligarh Building, Hill Fort Road, Basheerabagh, Hyderabad. 6 Osmania University Rep by its Registrar, Hyderabad. 7 The Committee to oversee conduct of CET's by the Association of Private Un-Aided Professional Colleges and Allied Matters, Rep by its Members Secretary, 1st Floor (South Wing), Gagan Vihar, M.J. Road, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ order or direction one more particularly in the nature of writ of Mandamus declaring the action of i) 3rd Respondents in issuing the impugned proceedings vide Lr.No.APSCHE/CETS/EDECET - 06/90%Quota/2006-07/OU-308 Dated 03-10-2007 and ii) 4th Respondent in issuing the impugned proceedings vide Lr.No.7/AFRC-RA/2007/976 DATED 11-10-2007 as arbitrary, illegal, violative of Article 14. 21 and 30 of the Constitution of India and in gross violative of principles of natural justice and consequently set aside the same and pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.S.NIRANJAN REDDY Counsel for the Respondent No.: GP FOR SCHOOL EDUCATION WRIT PETITION NO : 24068 of 2007 Between: 1 Gajwel Educational Society Pragnapur village Gajwel mandal, Medak District, rep.by its Chairman Mr.Syed Khurshid Ahmed 2 Gajwel College of Education, Pamulaparthy village Vargal mandal, Medak District, rep.by its Correspondent Mr.Syed Khurshid Ahmed 3 Mr.Syed Khurshid Ahmed S/o.Syed Munawar Ahmed R/o.Gajwel village Medak District ..... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Government of AP., rep.by its Principal Secretary School Education Department, Secretariat Buildings, Hyderabad 2 The Commissioner and Director of School Education, Govt of AP., Saifabad, Hyderabad 3 Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education rep.by its Secretary, Mahavir Marg, Masab Tank, Hyderabad 4 The Office of the Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (AFRC), rep.by its Member-secretary,1st floor, (South Wing), Gagan vihar M.J.Road, Hyderabad 5 The Convenor, Ed-Cet-AC SW-II, H.No.5-9-24/79, Aligarh Building, Hill Fort Road, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad 6 Osmania University, rep.by its Registrar Hyderabad 7 The Committee to oversee conduct of CETs by the Association of Private Un-Aided Professional colleges and Allied Matters, rep.by its Member Secretary 1st floor (South Wing), Gagan Vihar, M.J.Road, Hyderabad .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ order or direction one more particularly in the nature of writ of mandamus declaring the action of 4th respondent in issuing the impugned proceedings vide Lr.No.7/AFRC-RA/2007/987 dated 11.10.2007 as arbitrary, illegal, violative of Article 14,21 and 300 of the Constitution of India and in gross violative of principles of natural justice and consequently set aside the same. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.S.NIRANJAN REDDY Counsel for the Respondent No.: GP FOR School Edcuation WRIT PETITION NO : 24069 of 2007 Between: 1 Al-Ameen Educational Society, 7, Tombs Road,Nadeem Colony, Toli Chowki Hyderabad, Rep. bys its Secretary Sk. Saidulu 2 Shahnaz College of Education D.No. 3-44, Narsapur Village & Mandal, Medak District Rep. by its Correspondent Sk. Saidulu 3 Sk. Saidulu S/o. Chinna Masthan R/o.Nampally, Hyderabad. ..... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Government of A.P., rep.by its Principal Secretary School Education Department, Secretariat Buildings,Hyderabad 2 The Commissioner and Director of School Education, Govt of A.P., Saifabad, Hyderabad 3 Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education rep.by its Secretary, Mahavir Marg, Masab Tank, Hyderabad 4 The Office of the Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (AFRC), rep.by its Member-secretary, 1st floor, (South Wing), Gagan vihar M.J.Road, Hyderabad. 5 The Convenor, Ed-Cet-AC SW-II, H.No.5-9-24/79, Aligarh Building, Hill Fort Road, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad 6 Osmania University, rep.by its Registrar Hyderabad 7 The Committee to oversee conduct of CETs by the Association of Private Un-Aided Professional colleges and Allied Matters, rep.by its Member Secretary 1st floor (South Wing), Gagan Vihar M.J.Road, Hyderabad .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ order or direction one more particularly in the nature of writ of mandamus declaring the action of 4th respondent in issuing the impugned proceedings vide Lr.No.7/AFRC-RA/2007/992 dated 11.10.2007 as arbitrary, illegal, violative of Article 14,21 and 300 of the Constitution of India and in gross violative of principles of natural justice and consequently set aside the same. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.S.NIRANJAN REDDY Counsel for the Respondent No.: GP FOR SCHOOL EDUCATION WRIT PETITION NO : 24070 of 2007 Between: 1 Islamia Educational Society, Opp : Sikh Gurudwara, Near Secunderabad Railway Station, Rezimental Bazar, Secunderabad, Rep by its Secretary Khadar Khan 2 Dr. Zakir Hussain College of Education, Mulukunduru Village, Ponnuru Mandal, Guntur District. Rep by its Correspondent, Khadar Khan 3 Khadar Khan, S/o. Maqdoom Khan Raza, R/o. 3rd Street, West Maredpally, Secunderabad. ..... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Government of A.P. Rep by its Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Secretariat Buildings, Hyderabad. 2 The Commissioner and Director of School Education, Govt. of A.P. Saifabad, Hyderabad. 3 Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education, Rep by its Secretary, Mahavir Marg, Masab Tank, Hyderabad. 4 The Office of the Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (AFRC) Rep by its Member-Secretary,1st Floor (South Wing) Gagan Vihar, M.J. Road, Hyderabad. 5 The Convener, Ed.CET-AC SW-II, H.No. 5-9-24/79, Aligarh Building, Hill Fort Road, Basheerabagh, Hyderabad. 6 Acharya Nargarjuna University Rep by its Registrar, Nagarjunanagar, Guntur District. 7 The Committee to oversee conduct of CET's by the Association of Private Un-Aided Professional Colleges and Allied Matters, Rep by its Members Secretary, 1st Floor (South Wing), Gagan Vihar, M.J. Road, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ order or direction one more particularly in the nature of writ of Mandamus declaring the action of i) 3rd Respondents in issuing the impugned proceedings vide Lr.No.APSCHE/CETS/EDCET - 06/80%Quota/2006-07/ANU-321 Dated 8-10-2007 and ii) 4th Respondent in issuing the impugned proceedings vide Lr.No.7/AFRC-RA/2007/996 DATED 11-10-2007 as arbitrary, illegal, violative of Article 14. 21 and 30 of the Constitution of India and in gross violative of principles of natural justice and consequently set aside the same and pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.S.NIRANJAN REDDY Counsel for the Respondent No.: GP FOR SCHOOL EDUCATION WRIT PETITION NO : 24071 of 2007 Between: 1 Madina Educational Society, Repalle, Guntur District, Rep. byits Secretary, Mr. Khader Sharif. 2 SNBTM College of Education for Women, Repalle, Guntur District Rep. byits Correspondent, Mr. Khader Sharif. 3 Mr. Khader Shariff, S/o. Sk. Adam Saheb, R/o. Repalle, Guntur District. ..... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Government of A.P., rep.by its Principal Secretary School Education Department, Secretariat Buildings Hyderabad 2 The Commissioner and Director of School Education, Govt of A.P., Saifabad, Hyderabad 3 Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education rep.by its Secretary, Mahavir Marg, Masab Tank, Hyderabad 4 The Office of the Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (AFRC), rep.by its Member-secretary, 1st floor, (South Wing), Gagan vihar M.J.Road, Hyderabad 5 The Convenor, Ed-Cet-AC SW-II, H.No.5-9-24/79, Aligarh Building, Hill Fort Road, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad 6 Acharya Nagarjuna University, Rep. by its Registrar, Nagarjunanagar, Guntur District. 7 The Committee to oversee conduct of CETs by the Association of Private Un-Aided Professional colleges and Allied Matters, rep.by its Member Secretary 1st floor (South Wing), Gagan Vihar M.J.Road, Hyderabad .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ order or direction one more particularly in the nature of writ of mandamus declaring the action of 4th respondent in issuing the impugned proceedings vide Lr.No.7/AFRC-RA/2007/996 dated 11.10.2007 as arbitrary, illegal, violative of Article 14,21 and 300 of the Constitution of India and in gross violative of principles of natural justice and consequently set aside the same and pass such other order or orders Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.S.NIRANJAN REDDY Counsel for the Respondent No.: GP FOR EDUCATION WRIT PETITION NO : 24147 of 2007 Between: 1 Sana Educational Society Nellore Revenue Division, No. 261 B, 262 C, 260 B Chemudugunta Nellore District, Rep. by its Chairman Mr. Basha Moinuddin 2 Sana College of Education Nellore Revenue Division, No. 261 B, 262 C, 260B, Chemudugunta, Nellore District, Rep. by its Correspondent Mr. Basha Moinuddin 3 Mr. Basha Moinuddin S/o.Nazeer Hussain No. 261 B, 262 C, 260B, Chemudugunta, Nellore District, ..... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Government of A.P., rep.by its Principal Secretary School Education Department, Secretariat Buildings, Hyderabad 2 The Commissioner and Director of School Education, Govt of A.P., Saifabad, Hyderabad 3 Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education rep.by its Secretary, Mahavir Marg, Masab Tank, Hyderabad 4 The Office of the Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (AFRC), rep.by its Member-secretary, 1st floor, (South Wing), Gagan vihar M.J.Road, Hyderabad 5 The Convenor, Ed-Cet-AC SW-II, H.No.5-9-24/79, Aligarh Building, Hill Fort Road, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad 6 Sri Venkateswara University, , rep.by its Registrar Tirupathi, Chittoor District. 7 The Committee to oversee conduct of CETs by the Association of Private Un-Aided Professional colleges and Allied Matters, rep.by its Member Secretary 1st floor (South Wing), Gagan Vihar, M.J.Road, Hyderabad .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ order or direction one more particularly in the nature of writ of mandamus declaring the action of 4th respondent in issuing the impugned proceedings vide Lr.No.7/AFRC-RA/2007/998 dated 11.10.2007 as arbitrary, illegal, violative of Article 14,21 and 300 of the Constitution of India and in gross violative of principles of natural justice and consequently set aside the same. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.S.NIRANJAN REDDY Counsel for the Respondent No.: GP FOR SCHOOL EDUCATION WRIT PETITION NO : 24577 of 2007 Between: 1 Khader Memorial Educational Society, 4-10-368/1, Abbasia colony,Nalgonda District, rep by its Secretary M.A.Khaleel 2 Khader Memorial college of Teacher Education Housing Board, Miryalaguda, Nalgonda District rep.by its Correspondent M.A.Khaleel 3 M.A.Khaleel s/o.M.A.Khader R/o.Abbasia coloy, Nalgonda District ..... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Government of AP., rep.by its Principal Secretary School Education Department, Secreatariat Buildings, Hyderabad 2 The Commissioner and Director of School Education Govt of AP., saifabad, Hyderabad 3 Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education rep.by its Secretary, mahavir marg,Masab Tank,Hyderabad 4 The office of the Admission and Fee Regulator Committee(AFRC),, rep.by its Member-secretary, 1st floor,(south Wing) Gagan vihar, M.J.Road,Hyderabad 5 The Convenor ,Ed-CET-AC-SW-II, H.No.5-9-24/79,Aligarh Building, Hill Fort Road, Basheerbagh,Hyderabad 6 Osmania University, Rep,by its Registrar, Hyderabad 7 The Committee to oversee conduct of CETs by the Association of Private Un-Aided Professional colleges and Allied Matters , rep. by its Member secretary, 1st floor, (south wing), Gagan vihar, M.J.road, Hyderabad .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ order or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of mandamus declaring the action of 1. 4th respondent in issuing the impugned proceedings vide LR.No.7/AFRC-RA/2007/1008 dated 11.10.2007 as arbitrary, illegal, violative of Article 14,21 and 30 of the Constitution of India and in gross violative of principles of natural justice and consequently set aside the same. Counsel for the Petitioner:MR.S.NIRANJAN REDDY Counsel for the Respondent No.: GP FOR SCHOOL EDUCATION WRIT PETITION NO : 24578 of 2007 Between: 1 Sogra Educational Society, 4-10-368/1, Abbasia colony, Nalgonda District, Rep. by its Secretary, M.A. Khaleel. 2 Soghra College of Teacher Education, Chintapally Village and Manal, Devarakonda Mandal, Nalgonda District, Rep. by its Correspondent M.A. Khaleel. 3 M.A. Khaleel, S/o. M.A. Khader, R/o. Abbasia Colony, Nalgonda District. ..... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Government of A.P., rep.by its Principal Secretary School Education Department, Secretariat Buildings, Hyderabad 2 The Commissioner and Director of School Education, Govt of A.P., Saifabad, Hyderabad 3 Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education rep.by its Secretary, Mahavir Marg, Masab Tank, Hyderabad 4 The Office of the Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (AFRC), rep.by its Member-secretary, 1st floor, (South Wing), Gagan vihar M.J.Road, Hyderabad 5 The Convenor, Ed-Cet-AC SW-II, H.No.5-9-24/79, Aligarh Building, Hill Fort Road, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad 6 Osmania University, Rep. by its Registrar, Hyderabad. 7 The Committee to oversee conduct of CETs by the Association of Private Un-Aided Professional colleges and Allied Matters, rep.by its Member Secretary 1st floor (South Wing), Gagan Vihar, M.J.Road, Hyderabad .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ order or direction one more particularly in the nature of writ of mandamus declaring the action of 4th respondent in issuing the impugned proceedings vide Lr.No.7/AFRC-RA/2007/1007 dated 11.10.2007 as arbitrary, illegal, violative of Article 14,21 and 300 of the Constitution of India and in gross violative of principles of natural justice and consequently set aside the same. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.S.NIRANJAN REDDY Counsel for the Respondent No.: GP FOR SCHOOL EDUCATION WRIT PETITION NO : 26076 of 2007 Between: 1 Azad Educational Society, Udith Chambers Beside UTI Bank, Ashoknagar,Hyderabad Rep.by its Secretary, Mr.Ghouse Moinuddin 2 AES College of Education, Narayanaguda,Hyderabad Rep.by its Correspondent Mr.Ghouse Moinuddin 3 Mr.Ghouse Moinuddin, S/o.Md.Gayasuddin, R/o.Hyderabad ..... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Govt.of A.P, Rep.by its prncipal Secretary,School Education Dept Secretariat Buildings,Hyd 2 The Commissioner and Director of School Education, Govt.Of A.P,Saifabad,Hyderabad 3 A.P.State Council of Higher Education, Rep.by its Secretary,Mahavir Marg,Masab Tank,Hyd 4 The Office of the Admission and Fee Regulartory Committee(AFRC) Rep.by its Member-Secretary,1st Floor (South Wing),Gangan Vihar,M.J.Road,Hyderabad 5 The Convener,Ed.CET-AC SW-II, H.No.5-9-24/79,Aligarh Building Hill Fort Road, Basheerbagh,Hyderabad 6 Osmania University, rep.by its Registrar, Hyderabad 7 The Committee ot Oversee Council of CETs by the Association of Private Un-Aided Professional Colleges and Allied Matters, Rep.by its Member Secretary, 1st Floor,(South Wing),Gan Vihar,M.j.Road Hyderabad .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ, order direction, one more particularly in the nature of the writ of "Mandamus" declaring the action of the 4th respondent in issuing the impugned proceedings vide Lr.No.7/AFRC-RA/2007/977 Dt.11-10-2007 as arbitrary, illegal, violative of Article 14,21 and 30 of the Constitution of India and in gross violative of principles of natural justice and consequently set aside the same and pass such other order or orders Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.S.NIRANJAN REDDY Counsel for the Respondent No.: GP FOR SCHOOL EDUCATION WRIT PETITION NO : 26143 of 2007 Between: 1 Arafath Educational Society, Miryalguda, Nalgonda District. Rep by its Secretary, Mr.Md. Mahaboob Ali 2 Arafath College of Education, VSN Reddy Complex, Sagar Road, Miryalguda, Nalgonda District. 3 Md. Mahamood Ali, S/o. Mansoor Ali, R/o. Miryalguda, Nalgonda District. ..... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Government of A.P. Rep by its principal Secretary, School Education Department, Secretariat Buildings, Hyderabad. 2 The Commissioner and Director of School Education, Govt. of A.P. Saifabad, Hyderabad. 3 Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education, Rep by its Secretary, Mahavir Marg, Masab Tank, Hyderabad. 4 The Office of the Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (AFRC), Rep by its Member-Secretary, 1st Floor (South Wing), Gagan Vihar, M.J. Road, Hyderabad. 5 The Convenor, Ed. CET-AC SW-II, H.No. 5-9-24/79, Aligarh Building, Hill Fort Road, Basheerabagh, Hyderabad. 6 Osmania University, Rep by its Registrar, Hyderabad. 7 The Committee to oversee conduct of CET's by the Association of Private Un-Aided Professional Colleges and Alied Matters, Rep by its Member Secretary, 1st Floor (South Wing), Gagan Vihar, M.J. Road, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction, one more particularly one in the nature of Writ of "Mandamus" declaring the action of 4th respondent in issuing the impugned proceedings vide Lr.No. 7/AFRC-RA/2007-990 DT. 11- 10-2007 as arbitrary, illegal, violative of Article 14, 21 and 300 of the constitution of India and in gross violative of principles of natural justice and consequently set aside the same and pass Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.S.NIRANJAN REDDY Counsel for the Respondent No.: MR.DEEPAK BHATTACHARJEE WRIT PETITION NO : 26637 of 2007 Between: 1 Islamia Educational Society, Opp:Sikh Gurudwara, Near Secunderabad Railway Station, Secunderabad, represented by its Secretary, Khadar Khan. 2 National College of education, Munidevunipally Village, Kondapur Mandal, Sangareddy, Medak District, represented by its Correspondent Khadar Khan. 3 Khadar Khan, S/o Maqdoom Khan Raja, R/o Opp:secunderabad, Railway Station, Rezimental bazar, Secunderabad. ..... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Government of Andhra Pradesh represented by its Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Secretariat Buildings, Hyderabad. 2 The Commissioner and Director of School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Saifabad, Hyderabad. 3 Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education, represented by its Secretary, Mahavir Marg, Masab Tank, Hyderabad. 4 The Office of the Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (AFRC) represented by its Member-Secretary, 1st Floor (south Wing) Gagan vihar, M.J.Road, Hyderabad. 5 The Convener, Ed.CET-AC SW-II, H.No.5-9-24/79, Aligarh Building, Hill Fort Road, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad. 6 The Osmania University represented by its Registrar, Hyderabad. 7 The Committee to oversee conduct of CET's by the Association of Private Un-aided Professional Colleges and Allied Matters rep., by its Member Secretary, 1st Floor, (south Wing) Gagan Vihar, M.J.Road, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction, one more particularly in the nature of writ of mandamus declaring the action of I. 3rd respondent in issuing the impugned proceedings vide Lr.NO.APSCHE/CETS/EDCET- 06/80%QUOTA/2006-07/OU-335 dt.17-11-2007 and II. 4th respondent in issuing the impugned proceedings vide Lr.No.7/AFRC-RA/2007/1004 dt.11- 10-2007 as arbitrary, illegal, violative of Article 14, 21 and 30 of the Constitution of India and in gross violative of principles of natural justice and consequently set aside the same and pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.S.NIRANJAN REDDY Counsel for the Respondent No.: GP FOR SCHOOL EDUCATION WRIT PETITION NO : 26661 of 2007 Between: 1 Rabindranath Tagore Educational Society, Plot No. 218, Flat No. 301, Wilmott Apartment, West Maredpally, Secunderabad, rep. by its President Mr.Khadar Khan. 2 Rabindranath Tagore College of Education Kummera (V), Chevella Mandal, Ranga Reddy District. rep. by its Correspondent Mr.Khadar Khan. 3 Khadar Khan S/o.Maqdoom Khan Raja R/o. Opp: Secunderabad Railway Station, Rezimental Bazar, Secunderabad. ..... PETITIONERS AND 1 The Government of Andhra Pradesh, rep. by its Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Secretariat Buildings, Hyderabad. 2 The Commissioner and Director of School Education Govt. of A.P. Saifabad, Hyderabad. 3 Andhra Pradesh STate council of Higher Education Rep. by its Secretary, Mahavir Marg, Masab Tank, Hyderabad. 4 The Office of the Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (AFRC) Rep. by its Member Secretary, 1st floor (South Wing), Gagan Vihar, M.J. Road, Hyderabad. 5 The Convenor Ed.CET-AC-SW-II H.No.5-9-24/79, Aligarh Building, Hill fort Road, Basheerbagh,. Hyderabad. 6 The Osmania University, rep. by its Registrar, Hyderabad. 7 The Committee to oversee conduct of CETs by the Association of Private Un-aided Professinal Colleges and Allied Matters, Rep. by its Member SEcretary, 1st Floor (South Wing), Gagan Vihar, M.J. Road, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a Writ, order or direction, one more particularly in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of III) 3rd respondent in issuing the impugned proceedings vide Lr.No. APSCHE/CETS/EDCET- 06/80%Quota/2006-07/OU-334 dt. 17.11.2007 and IV) 4th Respondent in issuing the impugned proceedings vide Lr.No.7/AFRC-RA/2007/1005 dt. 11.10.2007 as arbitrary, illegal, violative of Article 14, 21 and 30 of the Constitution of India and in gross violative of principles of natural justice and consequently set aside the same and pass such other order or orders. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.S.NIRANJAN REDDY Counsel for the Respondent No.: GP FOR SCHOOL EDUCATION The Court made the following : THE HON’BLE Ms. JUSTICE G. ROHINI WRIT PETITION Nos.24029, 24030, 24068, 24069, 24070, 24071, 24147, 24577, 24578, 26076, 26143, 26637 & 26661 OF 2007 COMMON ORDER : All these writ petitions are filed seeking a declaration that the proceedings of the Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee, dated 11.10.2007 thereby canceling the admission of non-minority candidates admitted into the petitioner institutions for the academic year 2006-07 as arbitrary and illegal. It is to be noted that by virtue of the interim orders granted by this Court from time to time during the pendency of these writ petitions the students whose admissions were cancelled were allowed to appear for the examinations and their results were also published. It is also brought to my notice by the learned Counsel for both the parties that the subsequent orders passed by the Government levying penalties for the alleged deviation by the petitioner institutions are the subject-matter of a batch of fresh writ