THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE NOOTY RAMAMOHANA RAO WRIT PETITION No. 1446 of 2001 O R D E R: None appears for the writ petitioner. Since this is an old Writ Petition of the year 2001, I have taken up the matter for consideration. The lands of the writ petitioner were a part of large extents of lands, which have been acquired for establishing a Steel Plant at Visakhapatnam. All those persons, whose lands have been so acquired, are sought to be considered for employment in the Steel Plant as one of the measures of compensation. Accordingly, the writ petitioner appears to have solicited for recruitment to the post of Junior Trainee (Electrical). Through a call letter dated 20.01.2000, he was directed to appear for a written test followed by an oral interview. He was subjected to the interview along with the others on 21.03.2000. On the ground that though he has qualified in all respects, he has not been selected, the present Writ Petition has been instituted seeking appropriate directions to the respondent Steel Plant to appoint the writ petitioner as a Junior Trainee (Electrical). It is stated in the counter-affidavit that the petitioner did appear for the written test that was conducted on 06.02.2000 and since he secured the necessary qualifying marks, he has been subjected to an oral interview test on 24.03.2000, but not on 21.03.2000 as alleged by the writ petitioner. However, in paragraph 7 of the counter, this is what has been asserted: “ I submit, the petitioner who appeared for interview on 24.03.2000 has secured 10.71 marks out of 40 marks in the interview, whereas the minimum qualifying marks for interview is 16 (i.e. 40%) for ‘OBC’ category. Thus the petitioner has not qualified for the post of Junior Trainee……..” From the above stated fact, it becomes clear that though the writ petitioner has passed the written examination, he could not clear the viva voce test by securing the minimum marks required, consequently, his non-selection cannot be faulted. There is no material on record, which can safely and reasonably form a basis for sustaining the attack relating to his non-selection. Therefore, this Writ Petition is dismissed as I do not see any merit therein. No costs. ---------------------------------- (NOOTY RAMAMOHANA RAO, J) 10th February 2010 ksld