IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH :: AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) WEDNESDAY, THE SEVENTH DAY OF MAY TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE PRESENT THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE VENKATESWARLU NI MMAGAD DA WRIT PETITION NO: 12619 OF 2025 Between: Sanjeeva Reddy, S/o. Venkata Reddy, Aged 80 years, R/o. Papasanipalli Village, Melavoy -Post Hamlet, Madakasira Mandal Satya Sai District ...PETITIONER(S) AND 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal SecretaryRevenue Department, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Guntur District. 2. The District Collector, Satya Sai District, Puttaparthi. 3. The Sub-Collector/RevenueDivisional Officer, Penukonda, Satya Sai District. 4. The Tahsildar, Madakasira Mandal, Satya Sai District. 5. M/s. Megha Ergineering Infrastructure Limite, Rep. by its Managing Director, S-2, Technocrats Industrial Estate, Balanagar, Hyderabad- 500037. ...RESPONDENTS / Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue any writ or herein pray direction more particularly a writ in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in laying down pipeline through the petitioners land admeasuring an extent of Ac. 2.00 out of Ac. 24.15 cents in Sy.No.413 of Papasanipalli Village, Madakasira Mandal, Satya Sai District, without following the due process of law an4 the procedure contemplated under Act 30 of 2013 as illegal, arbitrary and ' violative of Articles 21 300-A of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents herein not to lay the pipeline through the petitioners land admeasuring an extent of Ac. 2.00 out of Ac. 24.15 cents in Sy.No.413 of Papasanipalli Village, Madakasira Mandal, Satya Sai District without following the due process of law and the procedure contemplated under Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency under Land Acquisition (Rehabilitation and Resettlement) Act, 2013. lA NO: 1 OF 2025 Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents not to lay pipe line over the petitioner's land admeasuring an extent of Ac.2.00 out of Ac. 24.15 cents in Sy.No.413of Papasanipalli Village, Madakasira Mandal, Satya Sai District, without following the due process of law and the procedure contemplated under Right Fair Compensation and Transparency under Land Acquisition (Rehabilitation and Resettlement) Act, 2013, pending disposal of the above writ petition. to Counsel for the PetitionerSRI P NARAHARI BABU Counsel for the Respondents No.1 to 4: GP FOR REVENUE Counsel for the Respondent No.5: — The Court made the following: ORDER APHC010253122025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3329] WEDNESDAY ,THE SEVENTH DAY OF MAY TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE VENKATESWARLU NIMMAGADDA WRIT PETITION NO: 12619/2025 Between: ...PETITIONER Sanjeeva Reddy AND ...RESPONDENT{S) The State Of Andhra Pradesh and Others Counsel for the Petitioner; 1.P NARAHARI BABU Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1.GP FOR REVENUE The Court made the following; - 2 70 THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE VENKATESWARLU NIMMAGADDA WRIT PETITION NO: 12619/2025 ORDER: India This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of seeking the following relief; “to issue a writ order or direction more particulerly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in laying down pipeline through the petitioner’s land admeasuring an extent of Ac.2.00 out of Ac. 24.15 cents in Sy.No.413 of Papasanipalli Village, Madakasira Mandal, Satya Sai District, without following the due process of law and the procedure contemplated under Act 30 of 2013 as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 21, 300-A of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents herein not to lay the pipeline through the petitioner’s land admeasuring an extent of Ac.2.00 out of Ac.24.15 cents in Sy.No.413 of Papasanipalli Village, Madakasira Mandal, Satya Sai District without following the due process of law and the procedure contemplated under Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency under Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 and to pass such other order or orders... ” 2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader for the respondents. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in similar circumstances this Court passed an order dated 25.03.2025 in W.P.No.7748 of 2025 and the operative portion of the said order is extracted hereunder; 3 “In view of the clear and specific instructions from the respondents, this Court is of the considered view that the present writ petition can be disposed of by directing the petitioner to submit a detailed explanation to substantiate his claim or right over the subject property, specifically to an extent of Ac.2.01 cents out of Ac.24.15 cents, within a period of two (02) week from the date of receipt of copy of this order. Upon such submission, the respondent Nos. 2 to 4 are directed to consider the explanation of the petitioner and pass an appropriate order after providing an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and any other stakeholders, if any. If the petitioner is able to establish his title, the respondents shall take necessary steps as reguired under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement Act, 2013. With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of There shall be no order as to costs. ” 4. Learned Government Pleader for the respondents does not refute the same. 5. In view of the same, for the reasons alike in the aforesaid order, this Writ Petition is also disposed of directing the petitioner to submit a detailed explanation to substantiate his claim or right over the subject property, specifically to an extent of Ac.2.00 cents out of Ac.24.15 cents in Sy.No.413 of Papasanipali Village, Madakasira Mandal, Satya Sai District, within a period of two (02) week from the 4 A date of receipt of copy of this order. Upon such submission, the respondent Nos. 2 to 4 are directed to consider the explanation of the petitioner and pass an appropriate order after providing an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and any other stakeholders, if any. If the petitioner is able to establish his title, the respondents shall take necessary steps as required under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement Act, 2013. There shall be no order as to costs. 6. Registry is directed to attach a copy of the order dated 25.03.2025 passed by this Court in W.P.No.7748 of 2025 to this order. As a sequel miscellaneous application, pending, if any, shall also stand closed. ^ BABU assistant registrar SECTION OFFICER //TRUE COPY// To, The Principal Secretary, State of Andhra Pradesh, Revenue Department, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Guntur District. The District Collector, Satya Sai District, Puttaparthi. The Sub-Collector/Revenue Divisional Officer, Penukonda, Satya Sai District. The Tahsildar, Madakasira Mandal, Satya Sai District. The Managing Director, M/s. Megha Ergineering Infrastructure Limited, S- 2, Technocrats Industrial Estate, Balanagar, Hyderabad-500037. 6. One CC to SRI. P NARAHARIBABU, Advocate[OPUC] 7. Two CCs to GP FOR REVENUE, High Court of Andhra Pradesh. [OUT] 8. Three C.D.Copies (along with the copy of the order dated 25.03.2025 in W.P..No.7748 of 2025) 1 2. 3. 4. 5. nm V / 1 / HIGH COURT DATED;07/05/2025 ORDER WP.No.12619 of 2025 Of ANDf/^ 5 15 MAY 2025 Co, Current Seciion DISPOSING OF THE WP WITHOUT COSTS IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH :: AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) TUESDAY, THE TWENTY FIFTH DAY OF MARCH TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE o o X ’A PRESENT at THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE VENKATESWARLU NIMMAGADDA WRIT PETITION NO: 7748 OF 2025 Between: P Nanji Reddy, S/o. P.Hanumantha Reddy. Aged 78 years, R/o. Papasanipaili Village, Melavoy -Post and Hamlet, Madakasira Mandal Satya Sai District. ...PETITIONER AND 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principai Secretary, Revenue Department, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Guntur District. 2. The District Collector, Satya Sai District, Puttaparthi. 3. The Sub-Collector/Revenue Divisionai Officer, Penukonda, Satya Sai District. 4. The Tahsildar, Madakasira Mandal, Satya Sai District. 5. M/s Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited, Rep. by its Managing Director, S-2, Techonocrats Industrial Estate, Balanagar, Hyderabad-500037. ...RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue any writ or direction more particularly a writ in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in laying down pipeline through the petitioner s land admeasuring an extent of Ac. 2.01 out of Ac. 24.15 cents in Sy.No.413 of Papasanipaili Village, Madakasira Mandal,Satya Sai District, without following the due process of law and the 0 ^ procedure contemplated under Act 30 of 2013 as illegal, arbitrary ana ^lljfative of Articles 21 and 3dO-A of the Constitution of ; .f^dnsequentl^ direct the respondents herein not to lay the pipeline through the petitioner’s land admeasuring an extent of Ac. 2.01 out of Ac. 24.15 cents in Sy.No.413 of Papasanipalli Village, Madakasira Mandal.Satya Sai District, without following the due process of law and the procedure contemplated under Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency under Land Acquisition (Rehabilitation and Resettlement) Act, 2013. India and 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 may be pleased to direct the respondents not to lay pipe line over the petitioner’s land admeasuring an extent of Ac. 2.01 out of Ac. 24.15 cents in Sy.No.413 of Papasanipalli Village, Madakasira Mandal.Satya Sai District, without following the due process of law and the procedure contemplated under Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency Land Acquisition (Rehabilitation and Resettlement) disposal of the above writ petition. under Act, 2013, pending Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI MD SALEEM Counsel for the Respondent Nos. 1 to 4: GP FOR REVENUE Counsel for the Respondent No.5: — The Court made the following: ORDER APHC010151672025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AWIARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) TUESDAY ,THE TWENTY FIFTH DAY OF MARCH TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE VENKATESWARLU WRIT PETITION NO: 774fi/7n9«; [3329] NIMMAGADDA Between: P Nanji Reddy ...PETITIONER AND The State Of Andhra Pradesh and Others Counsel for the Petitioner: 1.MDSALEEM Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1.GP FOR REVENUE The Court made the following ORDER: ...RESPONDENT(S) 1. This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the following relief: 1o issue any writ or direction more particularly a writ in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in laying down pipeline through the petitioner s land admeasuring an extent of Ac.2.01 out of Ac.24.15 cents in Sy No.413 of Papasanipalli Village, Madakasira Mandal, Satya Sai District without following the due process of law and the procedure contemplated under Act 30 of 2013 as illegal, ' -if arbitrary and violative of Articles 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents herein not to lay the pipeline through the petitioner's land admeasuring an extent of Ac.2.01 out of Ac.24.15 cents in Sy.No.413 of Papasanipalli Village Madakasira Mandal Satya Sai District without following the due process of law and the procedure contemplated under Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency under Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 201 Sand to pass such other order or orders...” Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned 1. Government Pleader appearing for the respondents. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner owned land measuring Ac.2.01 cents out of Ac.24.15 in Sy.No.413 of Papasanipalli Village, Madakasira Mandal, Satya Sai District and having acquired the same through succession from his ancestors. He further submits that after his succession of the land, the petitioner has been in continuous possession and enjoyment of the subject property. However, the respondent authorities, without issuing any notice or following due process of law. are attempting to lay a pipeline through the petitioner’s land, which is contrary to law and in violation of the procedure as contemplated under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement Act. 2013. Hence, the present writ petition. 2. 3. On the other hand, the learned Assistant Government Pleader for Revenue appearing for the respondents furnished written dated 21.03.2025, wherein it is stated as follows:- instructions (i) It is submitted that, the district collector and district magistrate, Sri Satya Sai District, Putaparthi has approved From-C (public Notice by way of notification) vide NO.G1/87/2019, dated 30.06.2022 G.O.Ms.No.487, Revenue (Land acquisition) department, dated 29.11.2019 read with Govt, circular memo dated 03.12.2019 to an extent of 22.24 acres of government lands and patta lands for the purpose of the said project duly assigning gazette No.15/SSSD/2021 for getting it published as per the provisions of the Act The said notification has been published by affixing in the officers of Tahsildar, Madakasira, Mandal Parishad Development Officer, Sub registrar, Police station and Nagar Panchayat, Madakasira and also village Secretariat on 13.07.2022. in terms of (ii) It is submitted that the subject land get sub-divided as 413-2, extent Ac.0.50 cents for Melavoy village of Madakasira Mandal from Sy.No.413, extent Ac.24.15 cents as published in the notiifcation as unsettled property in pattadar column. The Ex-gratia amount of Rs.5.64,026/0 has been awarded for Extent of Ac.0.50 cents in terms of Right to Fair compensation and Transparency under land acquisition (Rehabilitation and Resettlement) Act, 2018 (Act 22 of 2018 and the payment is kept pending as the title of the ownership over the land is not declared. / - 4. The learned Assistant Government Pleader acquisition, the award amount pipeline Is under In progress. Therefore, it intended for drinking water services. submits that after the was already deposited, and the project cannot be stopped as it is purposes, which is an emergency citizenry 5. In reply, the learned counsel for the not being in possession, the the petitioner's land. petitioner submits that, despite respondents are laying the pipeline through 6. Heard the learned Assistant Government Pleader for f^evenue counsel for the petitioner and the appearing for the respondents. learned 7. It is observed that the petitioner claims ti through succession. However before this court, it i title over the subject property upon perusal of the entire record produced IS noted that all the documents filed by the petitioner are predate of 1988, including fol the passbook issued In favor of the filed to establish the petitioner's petitioner. No other evidence has ibeen has been in possession or title in respect of the sut^ect property as of now and he neither filed any document of recent possession. 8. On perusal of the written Instructions it is observed that the total land of which 24.15 cents unsettled property. submitted by the respondents acquired Ac.0.50 cents in Sy.No.413, out as published in the acquisition notification as w In view of the clear and specific instructions from the respondents, this Court is of the considered view that the present writ petition can be disposed of by directing the petitioner to submit a detailed explanation to substantiate his claim or right over the subject property, specifically to an extent of Ac.2.01 cents out of Ac.24.15 cents, within a period of two (02) week from the date of receipt of copy of this order. Upon such submission, the respondent Nos. 2 to 4 are directed to consider the explanation of the petitioner and pass an appropriate order after providing an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and any other stakeholders, if any. If the petitioner is able to establish his title, the respondents shall take necessary steps as required under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement Act, 2013. V With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of. There shall 10 be no order as to costs Consequently, Miscellaneous Petitions, if any. pending in the writ petition shall;;startd closed. Sd/- P U V BHASKAR RAO ASSISTANT REGISTRAR //TRUE COPY// S^ION OFFICER To, 1. The Principal Secretary, Revenue Department, A.P. Secretanat, Velagapudi, Guntur District. 2. The District Collector, Satya Sai District, Puttaparthi. 3. The Sub-Collector/Revenue Divisional Officer. Penukonda, Satya Sai District. 4. The Tahsildar, Madakasira Mandal, Satya Sai District. 5. One CC to Sri Md Saleem Advocate [OPUC] 6. Two CCs to GP for Revenue. High Court of Andhra Pradesh. [OUT] 7. Three CD Copies TF / > \ N \ \ HIGH COURT DATED:25/03/2025 i ORDER WP.No.7748 of 2025 i ! DISPOSING OF THE W.P., WITHOUT COSTS