(1.) Heard Sri N. Ravi Prasad, learned counsel for the petitioner in W.P.No.35726 of 2018 and Sri S. Satyanarayana Rao, learned counsel for the petitioner, in W.P.No.37037 of 2018. Smt Sumathi, learned Government Pleader for Social Welfare Department and Sri T. Balakrishna, learned standing counsel for Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission, (in short, APPSC) in both the writ petitions.
(2.) In W.P.No.35726 of 2018 the memo of proof of service on the unofficial respondents 4 to 9 open competition category, selected candidates, securing lesser marks than the petitioners was filed. But, there is no representation for those respondents.
(3.) Both the writ petitions involve common question of law and are being decided by the common judgment. FACTS IN W.P.No.35726 OF 2018 - (PETITIONER S. VIJAY KUMAR):