ORDER :

Heard the learned counsel for the Petitioner and the learned Government Pleader for Services I and counsel for the unofficial respondents.

2. The Writ Petition is filed to issue a Writ of Mandamus declaring the proceedings issued by the 4th Respondent vide Procgs No. A/1740/2018 dated 24.09.2018, as illegal, arbitrary, against the principles of natural justice and legitimate expectation, fair play and in violation of Article 14, 15, 16 & 21 of the Constitution of India and to quash/set aside the same.

3. The Case of the Petitioner, in brief, is as follows:

a) That one Mr. D. Ramaiah S/o. Lakshmaiah used to work as Village Revenue Assistant of Chowdapur Village, Kulkacherla Mandal, Vikarabad and he died during his employment on 02.08.2018 resulting in a vacancy for VRA in Chowdapur Village, Kulkacherla Mandal, Vikarabad District.

b) The Petitioner herein is the resident of Chowdapur Village and he has all the qualification and eligibility to be appointed as VRA for Chowdapur Village, Kulkacherla Mandal, Vikarabad District and as such, he had made application to the 4th respon