THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE N.V. RAMANA Writ Petition No. 12828 of 2007 Dated: 17.07.2007 Between: V. Shiva Kumar. ..... PETITIONER AND Andhra Pradesh Central Power Distribution Company Ltd., Red Hills, Hyderabad, rep. by its Chairman and Managing Director and others. .....RESPONDENTS THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE N.V. RAMANA Writ Petition No. 12828 of 2007 Order: This writ petition is filed seeking a Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in not issuing call letter to the petitioner in terms of Clause 6-II of the notification dated 24.10.2006, as illegal and arbitrary, and consequently to direct the respondents to permit the petitioner to attend the interview to be conducted for appointment to the post of Contract Junior Lineman based on his merit in the I.T.I. Today, when the matter is taken up for admission, a counter affidavit is filed on behalf of the 3rd respondent. It is stated in the counter affidavit that as per Clause 6-II of the notification the pole-climbing test will be conducted first to the existing contract labour and if suitable candidates are not available, then the pole-climbing test will be conducted for the fresh candidates. It is further stated that the case of the petitioner would be considered along with fresh candidates as per the notification, if he is otherwise qualified and eligible in Ranga Reddy (South) Circle as per the roster point. In view of the averments made in the counter affidavit, no further orders need be passed in this writ petition. Accordingly, the writ petition is closed. No costs. ___________________ N.V. RAMANA, J. Date: 17.07.2007 Nsr