JUDGMENT

M. Jagannadha Rao, J.-This writ petition is filed by the Parents Association of Ten Years Students, Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Port Blair) (hereinafter called Ten Years Category) and one P. Pratapan, Port Blair. The respondents are the Union of India, represented by the Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi and the Secretary, Minister of Human Resources and Development (respondents 1(a) and 1(b), the Lt. Governor (respondent 3) and the Secretary (Education) (Respondent 4) of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Port Blair.

2. The petitioners filed the above Writ Petition (under Order 1, Rule 8, CPC), seeking to set aside the proceedings of the Union of India, Ministry of Home Affairs dated 14.2.84, 4.9.91, 30.5.96 as being violative of Articles 14, 15, 16 19(1)(g) and 21 of the Constitution of India, Directions were sought for framing Consolidated Regulations under Article 240(1)(a) of the Constitution of India in relation to allotment of seats for higher educational courses (professional and technical) and for public employment/appointment for all permanent residents of the Islands, in conformity with Articles 14, 15 and 16 of the Constitution of India, to redefine