APHC010440072025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) FRIDAY, THE TWENTY SECOND DAY OF AUGUST TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE TARLADA RAJASEKHAR RAO WRIT PETITION NO: 22394 OF 2025 Between: Goud Shanthi Priya, W/o. Goud Papaiah, Aged about 51 years, H.no 79-89-B2, Krishna Nagar, Near Old MRO office Kurnool-518002. ...Petitioner AND 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary (Revenue Department), Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh. 2. The Thasildar, Orvakal Mandal, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh. ...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 or Direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the inaction of the Respondent No.2 in considering and acting upon my representation dated 21.07.2025 for updating my name in the online revenue/Webland records in respect of a total extent of Ac 1.76 cents in Sy.No.51/IB Sy.No.56/3A of Nannuru Village, Orvakal Mandal Kurnool District, as illegal, arbitrary and unjust, violation of the principles of natural justice and infringing Articles 14, 19 300-A of the Constitution of India, besides being contrary to the provisions of ROR act. and consequently direct the Respondent No.2 to consider my representation dated 21.07.2025 along with the documents annexed and to take appropriate action in accordance with law. Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI SATYA SREENIVASA RAO K Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR REVENUE The Court made the following order: r ■ 4 APHC010440072025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) FRIDAY,THE TWENTY SECOND DAY OF AUGUST TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE PRESENT WRIT PETITION NO: 22394/2025 [0] j: Between: 1.GOUD SHANTHI PRIYA, W/0. GOUD PAPAIAH, ABOUT 51 YEARS, H.NO 79-89-B2, KRISHNA NAGAR, NEAR OLD MRO OFFICE KURNOOL-518002. AGED ...PETITIONER AND 1.THE STATE OF AP, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY (REVENUE DEPARTMENT) VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, ANDHRA PRADESH. 2.THE THASILDAR, ORVAKAL MANDAL, KURNOOL DISTRICT ANDHRA PRADESH. SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, ...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 an appropriate Writ, Order or Direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of MANDAMUS declaring the inaction of the Respondent No.2 in considering and acting upon my representation dated 21.07.2025 for updating my name in the online revenueAA/ebland records in respect of a total extent of Ac 1.76 cents in Sy.No.51/IB Sy.No.56/3A of Nannuru Village, Orvakal Mandal Kurnool District, as illegal, arbitrary and unjust, violation of the principles of natural justice and infringing Articles 14, 19 300-A of the Constitution of India, besides being contrary to the provisions of ROR act, and consequently direct the Respondent No.2 to consider my representation dated 21.07.2025 along with the documents annexed and to take appropriate action in accordance with law Counsel for the Petitioner: 1.SATYA SREENIVASA RAO K Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1.GP FOR REVENUE - - 2 r THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE TARLADA RAJASEKHAR RAO 7 WRIT PETITION No.22394 of 2025 ORDER:- Pithily this writ petition is filed on the ground that representation dated 21.07.2025 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 (2019) 15 see 613 3 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 21.07.2025 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 no order as to costs. As a sequel thereto, miscellaneous petitions pending, if any. shall stand closed. Sd/- M. SRINIVAS ASSISTANT REGISTRAR //TRUE COPY// /Section officer To, 1. The Principal Secretary (Revenue Department), State of AP, Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh. 2. The Thasildar, Orvakal Mandai, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh. 3. One CC to Sri. Satya Sreenivasa Rao K, Advocate [OPUC] 4. Two CCs to GP for Revenue, High Court of Andhra Pradesh [OUT] 5. Two CD Copies r gsc HIGH COURT DATED:22/08/2025 ORDER WP NO. 22394 OF 2025 DISPOSING THE WP WITHOUT COSTS