1. The petitioner has preferred this writ petition seeking the relief of a writ of certiorarified mandamus in calling for the records in Na.Ka.No.1656/A1/08 dated 11/10/2008 of the second respondent/District Collector, Ramanathapuram and to quash the same and also resultantly, directing him to appoint the petitioner as "Mini Anganwadi Worker" for Patti (Posukudi) Centre.

2. Before dealing into the merits of the case, the factual back drop of the case is stated hereunder:

According to the petitioner, the Government by means of G.O.Ms.No.186 Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Program Department dated 4/10/2007 has accorded sanction for creation of 3,168 mini centres in Tamil Nadu. The first respondent pursuant to the aforesaid Government Order, has issued the following guidelines in respect of appointment of "Mini Anganwadi Workers". They are as follows:

a. The candidate should be a female and preference should be given to destitute widows & poor, SC/ST Minorities as per the rules in force.

b. Age: 20 years to 35 years of age relaxation upto 40 years will be given to widows, deserted women and candidates in hill areas.

c. Educational qualification:-10th Standard passed.

d.