The Hon’ble Dr. Justice G. Yethirajulu W.P. No. 27013 of 2003 O R D E R: This writ petition is filed by the writ petitioner seeking a direction one in the nature of writ of Certiorari calling for the records in Memo No. 78952/Endts. IV(1)/2002-9 dated 17.7.2003 on the file of 1st respondent and quash the same directing the Deputy Commissioner, Endowments, Kakinada to conduct enquiry into the matter and issue appropriate orders giving opportunity to both the parties. The order was passed by the Government on 17.7.2003. As per the amended Section 87(h), the Deputy Commissioner is the competent authority to decide whether a person is eligible to be recognized as the member of the founder family. Therefore, the order of the Government dated 17.7.2003 is set aside and the petitioner is directed to file an application before the Deputy Commissioner, Endowments, Kakinada under Section 87(h) of the Amended Act and the learned Deputy Commissioner, on making such application, shall adjudicate the matter after giving opportunity to both the parties and pass appropriate orders accordingly. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. G. YETHIRAJULU, J. Date: 17-01-2008. MVB.