THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.27335 of 2009 ORDER: The petitioner claims to be a person belonging to Vaddera community. The Government of Andhra Pradesh issued G.O.Ms.No.52, Transport, Roads & Buildings (B.I.1) Department, dated 18.03.2000, exempting the individuals belonging to Vaddera community or societies constituted by them from paying the Earnest Money Deposit (E.M.D.) in the context of submitting tenders for various works undertaken by the Municipality. The petitioner states that the respondent herein is insisting on payment of E.M.D. for various works including the one covered by the tender notification, dated 07.12.2009. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel for the respondent. The petitioner filed a copy of G.O.Ms.No.52, dated 18.03.2000. From this, it is clear that the Government has exempted the Labour Co-operative Societies as well as the individuals belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Vadderas from payment of E.M.D. for the works up to Rs.10,00,000/-. There is no reason why the petitioner be not extended the benefit of the G.O. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of, directing the respondent to extend the benefit of G.O.Ms.No.52, dated 18.03.2000, to the petitioner, whenever he submits the tender. There shall be no order as to costs. _____________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY,J Dt: 15.12.2009 Note: Issue cc in two days. (B/o) kdl