K.K. Usha, J.

1. The issues arising in this original petition is whether the provisions contained under R.51A of Chap.14A Kerala Education Rules are applicable in the case of teachers appointed in the special schools for handicapped in the State. While the petitioner contends that the schools for Deaf Children, Thiruvalla managed by the 2nd respondent is a private aided school covered by the provisions contained under the Kerala Education Rules, the manager, 2nd respondent takes the stand that the school is covered by Special Rules issued by the Government in respect of the school for defectives. According to the 1st respondent, State of Kerala, the aided special schools are governed by Special Rules framed by the Government from time to time. Even then a teacher appointed in the above school is entitled to the benefit of the provisions contained under R.51A of Chap.14A of K.E.R.

2. The petitioner was appointed as Assistant teacher in a temporary vacancy in the School for Deaf Children, Thiruvalla under the management of the 2nd respondent. She was relieved on 31-3-89. Her appointment was later approved on 30-3-90, She was then sponsored for training by the management and on