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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI
MAHESWARA RAO KUNCHEAM
Katam Subbalakshmamma, W/o. Bathala Viswanath – Appellant
Versus
State of Andhra Pradesh – Respondent
ORDER :
MAHESWARA RAO KUNCHEAM, J.
The present writ petition has been filed by the petitioner under Article 226 of Constitution of India seeking the following main prayer:
“to issue an appropriate writ, order or direction, more in the nature of Mandamus, declaring the action of the 2nd respondent in issuing the impugned notification dated 06.10.2015 call for applications to fill up the post of Anganwadi Helper at Thonduru - I center of Kadapa District dated 06.10.2015 even after completion of the process of selection as long back as on 23.09.2015 in pursuance to the notification dated 13.06.2015 even though no such power was reserved to cancel the same, as being illegal, arbitrary, unconstitutional and without any authority of law as well Articles 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India and consequently set aside the impugned notification dated 06.10.2015 in so far as the Anganwadi Helper Post at Thonduru I Centre, and to pass….”
2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner Sri V.Nitesh, as well as learned Assistant Government Pleader for Women Development and Child Welfare appearing for the respondents. Perused the material on record.
3. The learned counsel for the petitioner sub
A public authority must provide clear reasons when issuing notifications; failing to do so renders such actions invalid.
The court established that adherence to principles of natural justice, including notice and opportunity for hearing, is essential in administrative actions affecting public service positions.
A party must be given adequate opportunity to present their case in administrative proceedings; failure to do so violates principles of natural justice and invalidates subsequent orders.
Eligibility criteria for government positions must be met, and discrepancies in application and residency status can result in the cancellation of appointments.
The court's direction to appoint the petitioner in place of the selected candidate was based on the principles of fairness and justice, considering the oversight made by the selection committee and t....
Minimum qualification for Anganwadi Helper must be met before considering preference for BPL candidates; engagement lacking this qualification is a nullity.
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