APHC010406502025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH- AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) MONDAY,THE ELEVENTH DAY OF AUGUST TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE TARLADA RAJASEKHAR RAO WRIT PETITION NO: 20948 OF 2025 Between: Dulam Lakshmi, Female, aged: 55 years. Occupation: House wife D.Krishna Rao, R/o. D.No, C-129,Singarajupalem,(V), Nallajerala (M), East Godavari District W/o. ...PETITIONER^ AND 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government (Revenue Department), A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District 2. The District Collector, East Godavari District, Rajamahendravaram. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Rajamahendravaram, East Godavari District. 4. The Tashildar, Nallajerala (M), East Godavari District. 5. The Mandal Surveyer, Nallajerala (M), Nallajerala, East Godavari District. 6. Singarajupalem Gram Panchayat, rep. by its Gram Panchayati Secretary, Singarajupalem (V), Nallajerala (M), East Godavari District ...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 an appropriate Writ, order, orders or direction more particularly in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of Respondents in not considering the petitioners representation dated 18/7/2025 for conducting survey of an extent of Ac.0.3 cents in R.S.No.650, situated in Singarajupalem (V), Nallajerala (M), East Godavari District as highly illegal, arbitrary and contrary to la\A^ and clear violation of Articles and 300A of the Constitution of India and clear violation of Principles Natural Justice and consequently to direct respondents Petitioners representation dated 18/7/2025 and to conduct site of an extent of Ac.0.3 cents in R.S.No.650, situated in Singarajupalem (V), Nallajerala (M), East Godavari District fixing boundary stones corners of house site and to issue Survey Endorsement to the petitioner. 14,21 of to consider the survey of house in four lA NO: 1 OF 2Q2fi 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 to consider petitioner’s Representation dated; 18-7-2025 to conduct survey and fixing boundary stones for four corners of house site of an extent of Ac.0.3 cents in R.S.No.650, situated in Singarajupalem (V), Nallajerala (M), East Godavari District pending disposal of the above writ petition. ^ Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI B. P. RAJU-^ Counsel for the Respondent Nos.1 to 5: GP FOR REVENUE^ Counsel for the Respondent No.6:SRI Y. KOTESWARA RAO, SC ZPP, MPP & GRAM PANCHAYAT FOR^ The Court made the following order: APHC010406502025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3330] MONDAY,THE ELEVENTH DAY OF AUGUST TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE TARLADA RAJASEKHAR RAO WRIT PETITION NO: 20948/2025 Between; 1.DULAM LAKSHMI, FEMALE, AGED55 YEARS, OCCUPATIONHOUSE W/OD.KRISHNA RAO, R/0. D.NO, C- 129,SINGARAJUPALEM,(V), NALLAJERALA (M), EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT WIFE, ...PETITIONER AND 1.THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT (REVENUE DEPARTMENT), A.P, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI. GUNTUR DISTRICT EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT, 2.THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM. 3.THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER, RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM. EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT. . 4.THE TASHILDAR, NALLAJERALA (M) EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT. 5.THE MANDAL SURVEYER, NALLAJERALA (M), NALLAJERALA. EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT. 6.SINGARAJUPALEM GRAM PANCHAYAT, REP, BY ITS GRAM PANCHAYATI SECRETARY, SINGARAJUPALEM (V), NALLAJERALA (M), EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT ...RESPONDENT(S): 2 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 an appropriate particularly in the nature of Writ Writ, order, orders or direction more of Mandamus declaring the action of the petitioners representation dated Respondents in not considering 18/7/2025 for conducting survey of an extent of Ac.0.3 cents in R.S.No.650, situated in Singarajupalem (V), Nallajerala (M), East Godavari District as highly illegal, arbitrary and contrary to law and clear violation of Articles 14,21 and 300A of the Constitution of India and clear violation of Principles of Natural Justice and consequently to direct respondents Petitioners representation dated 18/7/2025 and to conduct to consider the survey of house site of an extent of Ac.0.3 cents in R.S.No.650, situated in Singarajupalem (V), Nallajerala (M), East Godavari District fixing boundary stones corners of house site and to issue Survey Endorsement to the petitioner and pass in four 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 to consider petitioner's Representation dated: 2025 to conduct survey and fixing boundary stones for four corners of house site of an extent of Ac.0.3 cents in R.S.No.650, situated in Singarajupalem (V), Nallajerala (M), East Godavari District pending disposal of the above writ petition and pass s Counsel for the Petitioner: 1.B P RAJU Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1.GP FOR REVENUE 18-7- V' 3 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE TARLADA RAJASEKHAR RAO WRIT PETITION NO. 20948 of 2025 ORDER: Pithily this writ petition is filed on the grounds that a representation was made to the authorities, but it was not addressed. Therefore, it is urged that the respondents be directed to address the representation, as such direction would suffice in the circumstances of the case. In the judgment of Hon’ble Apex Court in The Government of India vs 2. P. Venkatesh reported in (2019) 15 SCO 613 held that; "Dispose of the representation’ mantra is increasingly permeating the judicial process in the High Courts and the Tribunals. Such orders may make for a quick or easy disposal of cases in overburdened adjudicatory institutions. But, they do not service to the cause of justice. The litigant is back again before the Court, as this case shows, having incurred attendant costs and suffered delays of the legal process. This would have been obviated by calling for a counter in the first instance, thereby resulting in finality to the dispute. ” This Court is not oblivious of the fact that a Court to authorities, before directing "consideration" of a claim or representation should examine whether the claim or representation is with reference to a "live" issue or whether it is with reference to a "dead" or "stale" issue. If it is with reference to a "dead" or "stale" issue or dispute, the Court/Tribunal should put an end to the matter and should not direct consideration or reconsideration. If the Court to tribunal deciding to direct "consideration" without itself examining the merits, it should make it clear that such consideration will be without prejudice to any 3. 4 contention relating to limitation or delay and laches. Even if the Court does not expressly say so, that would be the legal position and effect. 4. Disposal of proceedings by seemingly innocuous orders directing consideration of representation though result in quick or easy disposal of cases in overburdened adjudicatory institutions but such orders do disservice than service to the cause of justice. more 5. However, the respondents are directed that the petitioner's representation dated 18.07.2025 must be considered by the respondents, examined thoroughly, issue orders accordingly, and communicate the decision given to the petitioner. It goes without saying that the entire process will be completed within six weeks from the date of the order is received. 6. With the above observation, the Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. As a sequel thereto, miscellaneous Petitions pending, if any, shall stand closed. Sd/- M.RAMESH BABU DEPUTY REGISTRAR //TRUE COPY// SECT PfCER To, 1. The Principal Secretary to Government (Revenue Department), State of Andhra Pradesh, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi District 2. The District Collector, East Godavari District, Rajamahendravararrv 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Rajamahendravaram. District. . 4. The Tashildar, Nallajerala (M) East Godavari District.'' 5. The Mandal Surveyer, Nallajerala (M), Nallajerala, East Godavari / District. Amaravathi, Guntur. East Godavari \ 6. The Gram Panchayati Secretary, Singarajupalem Singarajupalem (V), Nallajerala (M), East Godavari 7, One CC to Sri B. P. Raju, Advocate [OPUC] ^ 8. One CC to Sri Y. Koteswara Rao, Panchayat[OPUC] 9. Two CCs to GP for Revenue, High Court of Andhra 10. Two CD Copies. Gram Panch^at, District SC for ZPP, MPP & GrarrL Pradesh [OUT] ssb HIGH COURT DATED:11/08/2025 ORDER WP No. 20948 OF 2025 DISPOSING OF THE W.P. WITHOUT COSTS