R. Subhash Reddy, J.

This writ petition is filed by the State of Andhra Pradesh represented by its Secretary, Education Department and three others, questioning the order dated 4th October 2010, passed by the A.P. Administrative Tribunal, Hyderabad, allowing O.A.No.10647 of 2008 filed by respondents 1 and 2 herein.

2. In the aforesaid O.A., respondents 1 and 2 herein have questioned the order dated 30.10.2008, passed by petitioner No.4 herein, in Proceedings Rc.No.9874/B4/ (B7)/2004-2008, rejecting the claim of applicants for appointment to the post of Secondary Grade Teacher in Medak District.

3. Respondents 1 and 2/applicants, have applied for appointment to the post of Secondary Grade Teacher in response to the notification issued by the District Selection Committee, in the year 2001. Both of them have appeared for the written test and the 1st respondent herein has secured 62.80 marks and the 2nd respondent has secured 62.50 marks under ‘OC’ category. The results were declared in 2002 and selections were made in the year 2003. In the said notification, 265 posts of Secondary Grade Teacher were notified and filled. When a complaint was made against 16 candidates out of