IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) MONDAY, THE TENTH DAY OF MARCH j TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE \ PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRIJUSTICE CHALLA GUNARANJAN WRIT PETITION NO: 5987 OF 2025 Between: Chejerla Venkataiah, S/o Polaiah, aged about 60 Years, Technical Assistant (D.M.Grade-ll), District Forest Office, 0pp. Nippo Factory, Pinakini Vana Vihar, Nellore, SPSR Nellore District. ...PETITIONER{S) AND 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep by its Special chief secretary to Govt., Environment, Forests, Science and Technology Department, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Guntur District. 2. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep by its Principal Secretary, Dept, of Forest, Secretariat, Secretariat Building, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur Dist. 3. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Andhra Pradesh, Aranya Bhavan, Mangalagiri, Guntur Dist. 4. The State of A.P., Rep by its Principal Secretary, Finance Department, A.P. Secretariat, Floor, 2nd Block, Velagapudi, Guntur Dist. Head of forest Force ...RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that in the circumstances stated m the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue a Writ, order or direction more particularly m the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents not regularising the services of the petitioner in light of G.O.Ms.No. 114 Finance(HR.1 Pig. and Policy) Dept, Dt 21.10.2023 is as illegal, arbitrary, contrary to law. Violation of principles of natural justice. one violation of Article 14, 16 and 21 of constitution of India and further direct ** the respondents to regularise the services of the petitioner as Technical Assistant (D.M.Grade-ll) on par with similarly placed 21 candidates, whose cases are proposed for regularisation by the 3'"'^ respondent to 1 respondent, vide his proceedings Rc.NO. 21796/2006/HR-2, Dated 07.02.2025 by considering the latest representations of the petitioner dated 19.2.2025 to the respondents. lA NO: 1 OF 2025 Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents consider the petitioner’s representations dated 19.2.2025 which are made for regularisation on par with other similarly placed 21 employees. Counsel for the Petitioner :SRI. T VV KOTESWARA RAO Counsel for the Respondent No’s. 1 to 4: GP FOR SERVICES I The Court made the following ORDER: St APHC010117842025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3506] MONDAY, THE TENTH DAY OF MARCH TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE CHALLA GUNARANJAN WRIT PETITION NO: 5987/2025 Between: ...PETITIONER Chejerla Venkataiah AND ...RESPONDENT(S) The State of Andhra Pradesh and Others Counsel for the Petitioner: 1.T VV KOTESWARARAO Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1.GP FOR SERVICES I The Court made the following: ORDER: The present writ petition is filed with the following prayer: “ to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in not regularising the services of the petitioner in light of G. O. Ms. No. 114, Finance (HR.1 Pig. & Policy) Department, dated 21.10.2023, as illegal, arbitrary, contrary to law, violation of principles of natural justice, violation of Articles 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India 2 CGR, J. W.P.No. 5987 of 2025 and further direct the respondents to regularise the services of the petitioner as Technical Assistant (D. M. Grade-ll) on par with similarly placed 21 candidates, whose cases are proposed for regularisation by the 3^'^ respondent to 1®‘ respondent vide his proceedings Rc.No.21796/2006/HR-2, dated 07.02.2025, by considering the latest representation, of the petitioner, dated 19.2.2025 submitted to respondents ....” 2. Petitioner was appointed as Technical Assistant (D.M.Grade-ll) on contract basis by proceedings, dated 11.11.2004 issued by the 3'"^ respondent, which was for a period of three years and subsequently, his services were extended from time to time. Petitioner has been working continuously without any break and he was also extended minimum time scale vide G.O.Rt.No.117, dated 27.02.2009. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has formulated a Scheme for regularisation of contract persons and issued G.O.Ms.No.114, dated 21.10.2023, in terms of which, persons who are appointed as on 02.06.2014 in the Government Departments and continuing as on the date of issuance of the G.O. shall be entitled for regularisation subject to compliance of other conditions stipulated therein. In terms of said G.O., 3^^ respondent by proceedings, dated 07.02.2025, submitted list of contract personnel, who have been considered for the purpose of regularisation as per the guidelines issued under G.O.Ms.No.114, dated 21.10.2023. Though name of petitioner has been shown at 3 CGR, J. W.P.No. 5987 of 2025 SI.No. 18, the reason for not completing the process of regularisation has been shown to be “Roster issue”, however, out of 151 contract persons, 119 have been regularized leaving balance of 32, which are also pending examination. Petitioner made representation, dated 19.02.2025, to Respondents 1 to 4 for consideration of his case for regularisation in the post of Technical Assistant (D.M. Grade-ll)on par with candidates whose names have already been sent for regularisation in pursuance to proceedings, dated 07.02.2025, issued by the 3^^ respondent, which is pending consideration. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that it would suffice 3. for present if the representation made by the petitioner to the respondents is considered and appropriate orders to be passed. Learned Assistant Government Pleader for Services-I submits 4. that the representation of the petitioner shall be considered by the respondents within a period of 8 weeks in accordance with G.O. Ms. No.114, dated 21.10.2023. In view of the above submissions, the writ petition is disposed 5. of directing the respondents 1 to 4 to consider the representation. dated 19.02.2025, submitted by the petitioner for regularisation in the post of Technical Assistant (D.M. Grade-ll), in terms of \ 4 CGR, J. W.P.No. 5987 of 2025 G.O.Ms.No.114, dated 21.10.2023, and pass speaking orders within a period of 6 (six) weeks in accordance with law. No order as to costs. As a sequel, miscellaneous petitions pending consideration, if any, in this case shall stand closed. / SD/- N. NAGAMMA ASSISTANT REGISTRAR \ //TRUE COPY// SECTION OFFICER To, 1. The Special chief secretary to Govt., Environment, Forests, Science and Technology Department, State of Andhra Pradesh, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Guntur District. 2. The Principal Secretary, Dept, of Forest, State of Andhra Pradesh, Secretariat, Secretariat Building, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur Dist. 3. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Andhra Pradesh, Aranya Bhavan, Mangalagiri, Guntur Dist. 4. The Principal Secretary, Finance Department, State of A.P., A.P. Secretariat, Floor, 2"'* Block, Velagapudi, Guntur Dist. 5. One CC to SRI. T V V KOTESWARA RAO, Advocate [OPUC] 6. Two CCs to GP FOR SERVICES I, High Court Of Andhra Pradesh. [OUT] 7. Three CD Copies Head of forest Force PRK HIGH COURT DATED:10/03/2025 ORDER WP.No.5987 of 2025 I 13 MAR 2025 n ^ . Current Section to DISPOSING OF THE W.P. WITHOUT COSTS