JUDGMENT

V. Kameswar Rao, J. (Oral)

CM No. 8914/2020 (for exemption)

Exemption allowed subject to all just exceptions.

Application stands disposed of.

W.P.(C) 2563/2020, CM Nos. 8916/2021 & 20072/2021

1. The present petition has been filed by the petitioners with the following prayers:

"It is, therefore, most respectfully prayed, that in conspectus of the facts, circumstances and grounds stated supra, this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to:

a. Issue a writ in the nature of Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ, order or direction declaring First part of column 4, 7& 8 of SI. No. 3 Part II of Appendix I to the FCI (Staff) Regulations 1971 whereby appointment to the Category I post of Assistant General Manager (AGM) has been provided to be made 33.33% by Direct Recruitment and Eligibility in terms of Educational qualification and age is specified as being violative of Articles 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution since it perpetuates stagnation in the lower Category II post of Manager (General, Movement, Technical, Depot & Accounts) who find themselves denied promotion for between 24-30 years in service and often retire from the same post; and

AND

b. Issue a writ in the natu