( 1 ) W. A. No. 276 / 1985 : Rule 22-A of the A P State and Subordinate, service Rules, made under the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution of India provides for giving preference to women in the matter of direct recruitment to posts under the State. The Rule was introduced by GOMs. No. 691, General Administration ( Ser. D ) Department, dated 22-11-1984, with effect from 2-1-1984. It reads as follows :" 22-A : Notwithstanding anything contained in these Rules or Special or ad hoc Rules- (1) In the matter of direct recruitment to posts for which women are better suited than men. preference shall be given to women ; (G O Ms. No. 472, G A dated 11-10-1985): provided that such absolute preference to women shall not result in total exclusion of men in any category of posts. (2) In the matter of direct recruitment to posts for which women and men, are equally suited, other things being equal preference shall be given to women and they shall be selected to an extent of at least 30% of the posts in each category of O. C. , B C. , S. C. , and S T quota. (3) In the matter of direct recruitment to posts which are reserved exclusively for being filled by women they shall