Ik* I IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH :: AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) THURSDAY, THE THIRTEENTH DAY OF MARCH TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE CHALLA GUNARANJAN WRIT PETITION NO: 6514 OF 2025 Between: Medisetty Satya Sai Baba, S/o Verriyya, Age 60 Years, Forest Beat Officer, Kandikuppa Beat, Amalapuram Range, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema District. ...Petitioner AND 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep by its Special chief secretary to Govt., Environment, Forests, Science 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, Head of forest Force Andhra Pradesh, Aranya Bhavan, Mangalagiri, Guntur Dist. 4. The State of A.P, Rep by its Principal Secretary, Finance Department, A.P. Secretariat, 1st Floor, 2nd Block, Velagapudi Guntur Dist. ...Respondents Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court be pleased to issue a Writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents not may regularizing the services of the petitioner in light of G.O.Ms.No. 114 Finance(HR.1 Pig. & Policy) Dept, Dt. 21.10.2023 is as illegal, arbitrary, contrary to law. Violation of principles of natural justice, violation of Article 14, 16 and 21 of constitution of India and further direct the respondents to regularise the services of the petitioner as Forest Beat Officer on per with similarly placed 21 candidates, whose cases are proposed for regularisation by the 3rd respondent to 1st respondent, proceedings Rc.NO. 21796/2006/HR-2, Dated 07.02.2025, by considering the latest representations of the petitioner dated 5.3.2025 respondents. vide his to the lA NO: 1 OF 2025 Petition under Section 151 CPC 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 5.3.2025 , which is made for regularisation on per with other similarly places 21 employees. Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI. T VV KOTESWARA RAO Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR SERVICES I The Court made the following order: APHC010129882025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3506] THURSDAY, THE THIRTEENTH DAY OF MARCH TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE CHALLA GUNARANJAN WRIT PETITION NO: 6514/2025 Between: Medisetty Satya Sal Baba ...PETITIONER AND The State Of Andhra Pradesh and Others ...RESPONDENT(S) Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. T VV KOTESWARA RAO Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1.GP FOR SERVICES I The Court made the following ORDER: This writ ‘ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the following relief: “to declare 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) Dept., Dt.21.10.2023 is as illegal, arbitrary, contrary to law. Violation of principles of natural justice, violation of 5 2 CGR,J W.P. No.6514 of 2025 ^ ■ Article 14, 16 and 21 of constitution of India and further direct the respondents to regularise the services of the petitioner as Forest Beat Officer, on par with similarly placed 21 candidates whose cases are proposed for regularisation by the 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 05.03.2025 to the respondents and pass such other orders.” Petitioner was initially appointed as Village Forest Worker in the year 1997 and later converted as Forest Beat Officer against the sanctioned post on contract basis, 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 2. Petitioner has Departments and continuing as on the date of issuance of the G.O. shall be entitled for regularisation subject to compliance of In terms of said G.O., 3^'^ other conditions stipulated therein, respondent by proceedings, dated 07.02.2025, submitted list of 3 CGR, J W.P. No.6S14<3f 2025 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 SI.No. 15, the reason for not completing the process of regularisation has been shown to be “pending disciplinary case”, however, out of 151 contract persons, 119 have been regularized leaving balance of 32, which are also pending examination. Petitioner made representation, dated 05.03.2025, to Respondents 1 to 4 for consideration of his case for regularisation in the post of Forest Beat Officer 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. Petitioner states that mere pendency of disciplinary proceedings would not disentitle him for being considered for the purpose of regularization in terms of G.O.Ms.No.114, dated 21.10.2023, inasmuch as, the criteria laid down therein alone has to be taken into consideration while \ evaluating the eligibility or otherwise of candidate claiming for regularization. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that it would suffice for present if the representation made by the petitioner to 4 CGR, J W.P. No.6514 of 2025 the respondents is considered and appropriate orders to be passed. 4. Learned Assistant Government Pleader for Services-I submits 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. 5. In view of the above submissions, the writ petition is disposed of directing the respondents 1 to 4 to consider the representation, dated 05.03.2025, submitted by the petitioner for regularisation in the post of Forest Beat Officer, in terms of G.O.Ms.No.114, dated 21.10.2023, and pass speaking orders within a period of 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/- M. SRINIVAS ASSISTANT REGISTRAR p- OP //TRUE COPY// SECTION OFFICER To, 1. The Special chief secretary to Govt., Environment, Forests, Science 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, Head of forest Force Andhra Pradesh, Aranya Bhavan, Mangalagiri, Guntur Dist. 4. The Principal Secretary, Finance Department, State of A.P, A.P. Secretariat, 1st Floor, 2nd Block, Velagapudi Guntur Dist. 5. One CC to Sri. T VV Koteswara Rao Advocate [OPUC] 6. Two CCs to GP for Services I, High Court Of Andhra Pradesh. [OUT] 7. Three CD Copies GSC HIGH COURT DATED:13/03/2025 ORDER WP.No.6514 of 2025 5 2 0 MAR 2025 *9/ ^ . Current uection . DISPOSING OF THE WP WITHOUT COSTS