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This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner under Article

226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of respondents 1 and 2 in appointing the 3rd respondent who secured less marks than the petitioner and below merit as arbitrary and illegal and against Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution of India and consequently to direct respondents 1 and 2 to appoint the petitioner as an Anganwadi Worker in place of the 3rd respondent as per merit and ranking and to pass such other order or orders as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case.

2. Brief facts of the case are that the 2nd respondent issued a paper Notification dt.13.03.2007 calling for applications for the posts of Anganwadi Workers and Anganwadi Helpers. The petitioner and also the 3rd respondent along with others have applied for the post of Anganwadi Worker. There was a written test conducted in which the petitioner has secured higher marks. However, respondents 1 and 2 have appointed the 3rd respondent as Anganwadi Worker. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner has filed this Writ Petition.

3. The writ petitioner submits that she is qualifie