( 1 ) THE issue that arises for consideration is as to the superannuation age of the Librarian working in Andhra University.

( 2 ) THE petitioner filed writ petition seeking writ of mandamus declaring that the age of superannuation of Librarian as 60 years. The petitioner submits that he was appointed as Librarian in the University in the year 1995 in the scale of 4500-7300 (equivalent to the scale of Professor ). It is the case of the petitioner that the Government of India, Ministry of Human Resources Development by letter dated 22-7-1988 directed that the revised pay scales of Librarians and Physical Educational Personnel should be the same as approved for Teacher. The revised pay scales were sanctioned to those who are having prescribed qualification. A direction was also issued by the Government on 31-3-1988 to make necessary amendments to the statutes, Ordinances etc. , incorporating the scheme. The scheme provided the age of superannuation of 60 years. In pursuance of the said direction, the Central Institute of English implemented the same and declared the age of superannuation as 60 years in respect of the Librarians. The other Universities also fixed the