* APHC010408902025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) WEDNESDAY,THE, THIRTEENTH DAY OF AUGUST TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE TARLADA RAJASEKHAR RAO WRIT PETITION NO: 21195 OF 2025 Between: Jilakara Nallamma. W/o Late Muthyalappa. Aged about 55 years, R/o Marthadu village, Garladinne Mandal, Anantapur District. ...PETITIONER AND 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Department, Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi, District. 2. The District Coiiector and District Magistrate, Anantapur, Anantapur District. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Anantapur, Anantapur District. 4. The Tahsiidar, Gariadinne Mandai, Anantapur District. Revenue Amaravati, Guntur ...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 in the nature of a Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the respondents more specifically, 2 not disposing the representation Declaring the action of the respondent No. on 23.07.2025 for grant of pattadar passbook No. 533-5 extent of Ac. 3.37 cents and title deed in respect of Sy. situated at Marthadu village, Garladinne Mandal, Anantapur District i illegal, arbitrary, and violative of the , 19, and 300-A of the Constitution of India, and contrary to under the express provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Rights in Land and Pattadar Passbooks Act, 1971. Consequently, direct the respondent No.2 to dispose of the said representation dated 23.07.2025. IS fundamental rights guaranteed Articles 14 lA NO: 1 OF 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 respondent No. 2 to dispose the representation dated 23.07.2025, for grant of pattadar passbook and title deed in respect of Sy. No. 533-5 extent of Ac.3.37 cents situated at Marthadu village, Garladinne Mandal Anantapur District as illegal, arbitrary, and grant such other relief as may be deemed fit and proper under the circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioner: M/s. DOLU RAJYALAKSHMI Counsel for the Respondent Nos.1 to 4: The Court made the following order: GP FOR REVENUE APHC010408902025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3330] U WEDNESDAY, THE THIRTEENTH DAY OF AUGUST TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE TARLADA RAJASEKHAR RAO WRIT PETITION NO: 21195/2025 Between: 1.JILAKARA NALLAMMA, W/0 LATE MUTHYALAPPA, AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS, R/0 MARTHADU VILLAGE, GARLADINNE MANDAL, ANANTAPUR DISTRICT. ...PETITIONER AND 1.THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, REVENUE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, DISTRICT. 2.THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR AND DISTRICT MAGISTRATE, ANANTAPUR, ANANTAPUR DISTRICT. 3.THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER, ANANTAPUR, ANANTAPUR DISTRICT. 4.THE TAHSILDAR, GARLADINNE MANDAL, ANANTAPUR DISTRICT. AMARAVATI, GUNTUR ...RESPONDENT(S): 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 topleased to issue a Writ, Order, or Direction, more particularly in the nature of a Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the respondents more specifically. Declaring the action of the respondent No. 2 not disposing the representation on 23.07.2025 for grant of pattadar passbook and title deed in respect of Sy. No. 533-5 extent of Ac. 3.37 cents situated at Marthadu village, Garladinne Mandal, Anantapur District is illegal, arbitrary, and violative of the fundamental rights guaranteed Articles 14, 19, and 300-A of the Constitution of India, and contrary to under the express provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Rights in Land and Pattadar Passbooks Act, 1971. Consequently, direct the respondent No.2 to dispose of the said representation dated 23.07.2025 and to pass 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 pleased to direct the respondent 2 to dispose the representation dated 23.07.2025, for grant of pattadar passbook and title deed in respect of Sy. No. 533-5 extent of Ac.3.37 2 cents situated at Marthadu village, Garladinne District as illegal, arbitrary, and grant Counsel for the Petitioner: 1.DOLU RAJYALAKSHMI Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1.GP FOR REVENUE Mandal, Anantapur THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE TARLADA RAJASEKHAR RAO WRIT PETITION No.21195 of 2025 ORDER:- Pithily this writ petition is filed on the grounds that representation dated 23.07.2025 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. 2. The Hon’ble Apex Court in The Government of India vs P. Venkatesh^ held as follows: “...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...” 3. 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 i ' (2019) 15 see 613 4 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 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 more disservice than service to the cause of justice. 5. However, the respondents are directed that the petitioner's representation dated 23.07.2025 be considered by examining thoroughly, issue orders accordingly, and communicate the decision to the petitioner. It goes without saying that the entire process will be completed within six (06) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be order as to costs. no As a sequel thereto, miscellaneous petitions pending, if any shall stand closed. Sd/- SHAIK MOHD. RAFl ASSISTANT REGISTRAR //TRUE COPY// SECTION OFFICER To. 1 • The Principal Secretary, r Pradesh, Secretariat Buildings. Velagapudi Revenue Department, State of Andhra i, Amaravati, Guntur District. 2. The District Collector and District. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Anantapur, Anantapur District. 4. The Tahsildar, Garladinne Mandal, 5. One CC to M/s. Dolu Rajyalakshmi 6. Two CCS to GP for Revenue, 7. Two CD Copies. District Magistrate, Anantapur, Anantapur Anantapur District. Advocate fOPUC] High Court of Andhra Pradesh [OUT] ssb HIGH COURT DATED: 13/08/2025 ft? I 0 I SEP 2(125 , Currant traction , ^*%!>®SPATCHt5j5^ ORDER WP No. 21195 OF 2025 o\ disposing of the w.p. without costs