THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE V.V.S.RAO WRIT PETITION No.7876 of 2003 ORDER: Petitioner impugns letter of appointment whereunder fourth respondent was selected and appointed as Anganwadi Worker of Bitiwada- II of Veeraghattam Mandal in Srikakulam District.. The case admitted by petitioner is as follows. First respondent invited applications for appointment of Anganwadi Worker for Anganwadi Sector of Bitiwada-II. Petitioner and fourth respondent applied for the post. Fourth respondent was selected and she was given appointment order and joined service. The grievance of petitioner is that she passed 10th class in first division securing 365 marks whereas fourth respondent passed 10th class compartmentally. The contention raised herein is that ignoring meritorious candidate and appointing less meritorious candidate is arbitrary and unsustainable. Counter affidavit is filed by Project Officer, Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS). As per the counter affidavit, guidelines are in place for appointment of workers in Anganwadis. A candidate should have experience in mingling with people and educate them properly in family planning and nursing children below six years of age besides educating mothers on immunization and other aspects. Fourth respondent has three children whereas petitioner was pregnant at the time of selection. It is further stated that fourth respondent is more aged and therefore, she was selected by Selection Committee consisting of five members chaired by District collector, which conducted interview on 19.11.2002. Insofar as guidelines for the post is concerned, there is no denial. The Selection Committee constituted for the purpose thought it fit that fourth respondent is more experienced and well suited for the job and selected her. Unless and until it is shown that the selection is mala fide, ordinarily, the selection cannot be interfered with. The writ petition is misconceived and is accordingly dismissed. _______________ (V.V.S.RAO, J) 13.08.2009 pln