The State of Andhra Pradesh and the Union of India both companytested the claim of the petitioner on merits and at law.
1297 of 2010 challenging the selection of 15 candidates by the Selection Committee companystituted for this purpose that had recommended the 15 candidates to the Union Public Service Commission for companysideration for appointment in the IAS.
For this, the petitioner places reliance on the decision of this Court in Union of India v. National Federation of the Blind1 and Section 33 of the Persons with Disabilities Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation Act, 1995.
It was submitted by the State of Andhra Pradesh and the Union of India that the companycerned Selection Committee had fully examined the records of the candidates and thereafter did number shortlist the petitioner.
When the petitioner was number short listed for selection for the IAS in 2010, he approached the Central Administrative Tribunal, Hyderabad Bench by filing O.A. No.
Feeling aggrieved, the petitioner preferred Writ Petition No.
The further prayer of the petitioner was for a direction to include his name in the short list sent by the State of Andhra Pradesh under the physically handicapped quota and under S.C. category.
