( 1 ) THESE writ petitions have been filed challenging the educational notification sku/eei/97, dated 20-3-1997 based on the G. O. No. 995 (Edn.), dated 16-12-1992 issued by Srikrishna Devaraya University, Anantapur for the purpose of recruitment of teaching staff i. e. Lecturers, Readers and Professors in Sri Krishna Devaraya University, Anantapur, and in the Post Graduate centre, Kurnool affiliated to that University on the ground that grouping of departments for the purpose of reservations is illegal and contrary to the law laid down by the Apex Court.

( 2 ) NOW a glance at the introductory facts. Sri Krishnadevaraya University (hereinafter referred to as "s. K. University") came into existence on 25-7-1981. The Post Graduate Centre at Kurnool which was previously affiliated to sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati has been annexed to S. K. University in the year 1993. S. K. University has been offering various courses in various faculties. It has been following the rules of reservation applicable to State government employees. For implementing the rule of reservation with respect to the teaching staff in the Universities existing in the State, the Government o