Manoj Kumar Gupta,J.: -

Heard counsel for the petitioner, learned standing counsel for respondents no.1 and 2 and Sri Rajeev Singh Chauhan for respondents no.3 and 4. Pleadings have been exchanged between the parties and with their consent, this writ petition was heard finally at the admission stage itself as per Rules of the Court.

2. The petitioner was appointed as Assistant Teacher by appointment letter dated 9.2.2009 issued by the office of District Basic Education Officer, Sitapur. In pursuance thereof, she joined at Primary School Patrasa, Development Block Sakaran District Sitapur (rural area) on 13.2.2009. By order dated 1.6.2010, she was transferred from Primary School Patrasa to Primary School Peetpur, Development Block Ailiya, District Sitapur (rural area). The State Government vide Government Order dated 22.12.2010 framed a policy for transfers of assistant teachers working in primary schools in rural areas to urban areas in an effort to fill up large number of vacancies in primary schools in urban areas. The petitioner exercised option for transfer to urban area, which was accepted by the respondents. A formal order, in this regard, was issued by the office of Di