THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.23520 of 2010 ORDER: The petitioners claim to have worked as Preraks under Aksharaasyatha programme. It is stated that the said scheme was replaced by Saakshar Bharathi launched by the Government of India in the recent past. The Government of Andhra Pradesh issued G.O.Ms.No.203, dated 13.04.2010 prescribing the guidelines for appointment of Coordinators at District, Mandal and Village levels. The petitioners state that they are eligible to be considered for the posts of Mandal Coordinators and contend that the representations made by them are not being considered. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned counsel for the respondents. G.O.Ms.No.203, dated 13.04.2010 not only stipulates the guidelines to be followed for implementation of the scheme but also prescribe the qualifications etc. for the persons to be appointed under the scheme. It provides for preference to be given to the persons who worked as Preraks etc. under the earlier schemes/programmes. The question as to whether the petitioners deserve to be given any preference would arise, if only the authorities decide to fill the vacancies. For that purpose, advertisement has to be given and cases of applicants need to be considered in accordance with the guidelines. The respondents cannot be directed to appoint the petitioners straight away. Therefore, the writ petition is disposed of, directing that the authority concerned shall issue advertisement inviting applications for filling the vacant posts of Coordinators and the selection committee contemplated under the G.O. shall consider the cases of all the applicants strictly in accordance with law. In case, the petitioners submit their applications, they shall also be considered with reference to the relevant guidelines. There shall be no order as to costs. __________ 22.09.2010 JSU THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.23520 of 2010 Date: 22.09.2010 JSU