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\ APHC010271842025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRA AT AMARAVATI . (Special Original Jurisdiction) [ec B THURSDAY, THE TWENTY SIXTH DAY OF JUNE TWO THOUSANDAND TWENTYFIVE PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE CHALLA GUNARANJAN WRIT PETITION No: 13926 OF 2025 Between: Pothu Mallikarjuna Reddy, S/o. Late P. Ranthi Reddy, Aged about 44 Occ: Multi-Purpose Worker (presently under Dismissal) P.H.Unit, (GIS N0.16182), O/o. Addl. Health Officer, TTD, Tirupati, R/o.Quarter No.11, D.R Mahal, Tirupathi, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh 517501. years ...PETITIONER AND
1. The Board of Trustees, TTD, Rep. by its Chairman, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Tirupati-517501. 2. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary A.P.Secretariat, Velagapudi, Andhra Endowments Department, Pradesh. 3. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, Rep. by its Executive Officer, TTD, Administrative Building K.T.Road, Tirupati- 517501. 4. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, Rep. by its Dy.Executive Officer, TTD, Administrative Building K.T.Road, Tirupati- 517501. 5. The Health Officer, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, Tirupati. ...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 a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the NATURE OF MANDAMUS, declaring the action of 1®* Respondent in not
concluding the pending Appeal against the Order of Dismissal from the service of the petitioner by setting aside the Dismissal Order passed by the Respondent i.e. Executive Officer, TTD vide proceedings Roc.No.DA2-108021 (31 )/103/2024 dated 05-11-2024 by considering the Honourable Acquittal of the petitioner from ail the criminal charges in the Hon'ble X Additional District and Sessions Judge at Tirupati in Criminal Appeal No. 127 of 2023 dated 21-11-2024 as illegal, unjust, arbitrary and violation of principles of natural justice and violation of Articles 14, 21, 19(1)(g) of Constitution of India and consequently direct the 1®’ respondent to conclude the pending Appeal of the petitioner expeditiously by re instating the petitioner into services with all consequential benefits within the time frame fixed by this Hon'ble Court in the interest of justice.
Counsel for the Petitioner: M/s. SUJATHA MULAKALURI Counsel for the Respondent Nos.1 & 3 to 5: SRI C.SRINIVASA BABA Counsel for the Respondent No.2: GP FOR SERVICES-II The Court made the following order:
APHC010271842025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3506] THURSDAY ,THE TWENTY SIXTH DAY OF JUNE TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE CHALLA GUNARANJAN WRIT PETITION NO: 13926/2025 Between: Pothu Mallikarjuna Reddy ...PETITIONER AND The Board Of Trustees and Others Counsel for the Petitioner: ...RESPONDENT(S)
1. SUJATHA MULAKALURI Counsel for the Respondent(S):
1.C SRINIVASA BABA 2.GP FOR SERVICES II
3. The Court made the following:
THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE CHALLA GUNARANJAN WRIT PETITION No.13926 of 2025
ORDER: Present writ petition is filed questioning inaction of 1®* respondent in disposing appeal stated to be preferred 18.12.2024 as against the
order of dismissal passed by 3'"^ respondent dated 05.11.2024. on
2. Petitioner has been removed from service while working Multi Purpose Worker in pursuance of disciplinary proceedings initiated on account of the criminal case instituted against him. Later, petitioner was acquitted in the said case, therefore, he had made representation dated 24.03.2025, which was received by 1®* respondent on 26.03.2025 to reconsider the order of dismissal. as Sri C.Srinivasa Baba, learned standing counsel for respondents submits that the request of the petitioner is being considered in the ensuing appellate sub-committee meeting and necessary orders would be passed in accordance with law.
3.
4. In view of the aforesaid submission, this writ petition is
disposed of by directing 1®‘ respondent to consider the petitioner’s appeal/representation dated 24.03.2025 1®‘ respondent on 26.03.2025 and review the
order of as served on
7 CGR, J W.P. No. 13926 of 2025 3'^'^ respondent preferably within a period of eight weeks, strictly in accordance with law. No costs. As a sequel, interlocutory applications pending
consideration, if any, shall stand closed.
Sd/- K. TATA RAO DEPUTY REGISTRAR //TRUE COPY// SECTION OFFICER To,
1. The Chairman, Board of Trustees Devasthanams, Tirupati-517501. TTD Tirumala Tirupati
2. The Principal Secretary Endowments Department, State of Andhra Pradesh, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati, Guntur District.
3. The Executive Officer Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, TTD, Administrative Building K.T.Road, Tirupati- 517501.
4. The Deputy'Executive Officer, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, its TTD Administrative Building K.T.Road, Tirupati- 517501.
5. The Health Officer, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, Tirupati.
6. One CC to M/s. Sujatha Mulakaluri, Advocate [OPUC]
7. One CC to Sri C.Srinivasa Baba, SC for TTD. [OPUC]
8. Two CCs to GP for Services-ll, High Court of Andhra Pradesh [OUT]
9. Two CD Copies. gi
HIGH COURT DATED:26/06/2025 I I! JUL 2025 § ^ . Current Section ^
ORDER WP No. 13926 OF 2025 DISPOSING OF THE WRIT PETITION WITHOUT COSTS