JUDGMENT

B.R. Sarangi, J. - Kaberi Behera, who was a candidate for selection of Anganwadi Helper, has filed this writ petition to quash the order dated 21.09.2010 passed by the Additional District Magistrate, Puri in Anganwadi Misc. Case No. 2 of 2010, as well as the engagement order issued in favour of opposite party no.5-Mitanjali Swain, and further seeks for a direction to opposite parties no. 1 to 4 to give her engagement in the post of Anganwadi Helper of Torabanga Anganwadi Centre.

2. The factual matrix of the case, in hand, is that opposite party no.4, Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), Nimapara issued an advertisement on 18.01.2010 under Annexure-2 regarding selection of Anganwadi Helper in different Anganwadi Centers of Nimapara Gram Panchayat. In the said advertisement, it was indicated to hold Mahila Sabha in all the centers, where intending women candidates were to remain present. It was also indicated therein that the candidate, who intends to apply for the post of Anganwadi Helper, should be a permanent resident of the Anganwadi Centre area, her age should not be less than 18 years as on 01.01.2020, she should have competency to manage the center, she should be l