1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH :: AMARAVATJ (Special Original Jurisdiction) FRIDAY, THE SEVENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE I PRESENT THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE K.MANMADHA RAO ★ WRIT PETITION Nos: 903, 978. 1193.1214.1234. 1351 1358 and 1422 of 2022 WRIT PETITION NO: 903 OF 2022 Between: K Venkata Narayana, S/o. Late Sreeramulu, Aged about 48 years, Occ. SG Teacher (Id.1020501), MPP School, Kotanka, Garladinee Mandal, Anantapur District. ...Petitioner AND The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, School Education Department, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati, Guntur District. The Regional Joint Director, School Education Department, Kadapa. The Commissioner, School Education Department, Ibrahimpatnam Krishna District. The District Educational Officer, Anantapuram. 1. 2. 3. 4. ...Respondents Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court be pleased to issue an appropriate order particularly one in the nature of writ of Mandamus, declaring proceedings Rc.No.6077/B1/2021, dt.12.11.2021 of the 4*'^ respondent confirmed by the 2 respondent imposing major penalty one (1) increment with cumulative may writ or direction, more effect as illegal, arbitrary and unjust and the same is in violation of Articles 16 and 19 of the Constitution of India and consequently set aside the 2 proceedings Rc.No.6077/B1/2021, dt.12.11.2021 of the 4**' confirmed by the 2"*^ respondent, in the interest of justice. lA NO: 1 OF 2022 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 suspend the proceedings Rc.No.6077/B1/2021, dt.12.11.2021 of the 4*^ respondent confirmed by the 2 justice. respondent nd respondent, in the interest of Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI PAMARTHY RATHNAKAR Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR SERVICES - III WRIT PETITION NO: 978 OF 2022 Between: Kaltut^ndi Khadar Basha, S/o. Khaja Hussain, Aged about 48 years Occ Employee, SG Teacher, MPUP School, Gotukur Village, Kudair Mandal, Anantapur District. ...Petitioner AND 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, School Dfs'thct'^'^ A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati, Guntur 2. The Regional Joint Director, School Education Department, Kadapa. Cornmissioner, School Education Department, Ibrahimpatnam Krishna District. 4. The District Educational Officer, Anantapuram. ...Respondents Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court be pleased to issue may an appropriate order, writ or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of Mandamus, declaring proceedings Rc.No.6077/B1/2021, dt.12.11.2021 of the 4*'" respondent confirmed by the 3 2"*^ respondent imposing major penalty one (1) increment with cumulative effect as illegal, arbitrary and unjust and the same is in violation of Articles 16 and 19 of the Constitution of India and consequently set aside the proceedings Rc.No.6077/B1/2021, dt.12.11.2021 of the 4^^ respondent confirmed by the 2^'^ respondent, in the interest of justice. lA NO: 1 OF 2022 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 suspend the proceedings Rc.No.6077/B1/2021, dt.12.11.2021 of the 4*^ respondent confirmed by the 2^^ respondent, in the interest of justice. Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI PAMARTHY RATHNAKAR Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR SERVICES - III WRIT PETITION NO: 1193 OF 2022 Between: Navanuri Chandrakala, D/o N, Chennakesavulu, aged 40 years, Occ: Secondary Grade Teacher MPP School, Kondapuram Village, Penukonda Mandal, Ananthapur District, Andhra Pradesh. ...Petitioner AND 1. .The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary School Education Department A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi Amaravati, Guntur District. 2. The Director of School Education, Ibrahimpatnam, Vijayawada, Krishna District Andhra Pradesh 3. The Regional Director of School Education, Kadapa, YSR Kadapa District, A.P. 4. The District Educational Officer, Ananthapur District, Ananthapur, A.P. ...Respondents 4 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 particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the 4*^ Respondent in issuing proceedings vide Rc.No.6077/B1/202 1 dt.12- 11-2021 wherein imposed major penalty of withholding of one increment with cumulative effect and the consequential order passed by the 3 Respondent in disposing the appeal vide proceedings Rc.No.4353/A3/2021 dt. 17-12-2021 by confirming the order of the 4*'' respondent is illegal, arbitrary, unjust and contrary to the procedure contemplated under A.P.C.S. (CC and A) Rules, 1991 and consequently set aside the same. more rd lA NO: 1 OF 2022 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 suspend both the orders passed by the respondent Nos 4 & 3 dated 12-11-2021 and 17-12-2021 vide proceedings Rc.No. 6077/B1/2021 and Rc.No. 4353/A3/2021 respectively, pending disposal of the main writ petition. Counsel for the Petitioner: SMT KAVITHA GOTTIPATI Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR SERVICES - III WRIT PETITION NO: 1214 OF 2022 Between: Chitra Lakshmi Devi, D/o C. Nagappa, aged about 36 years, Occ- Secondary Grade Teacher MPP School, Old Kalluru Village, Garladinne Mandal Ananthapur District, Andhra Pradesh ...Petitioner AND 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary School Education Department A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati, Guntur District. 5 2. The Director of School Education Ibrahimpatnam, Vijayawada, Krishna District Andhra Pradesh. 3. The Regional Director of School Education Kadapa, YSR Kadapa District, A.P. 4. The District Educational Officer Ananthapur District, Ananthapur, A.P. ...Respondents Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ, Order or Direction, particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the 4*'' Respondent in issuing proceedings vide Rc.No.6077/B1/2021 dt.12- 11-2021 wherein imposed major penalty of withholding of one increment with cumulative effect and the consequential order passed by the 3rd Respondent in disposing the appeal vide proceedings Rc.No.4353/A3/2021 dt. 17-12-2021 by confirming the order of the 4‘^ respondent is illegal, arbitrary, unjust and contrary to the procedure contemplated under A.P.C.S. (CC and A) Rules, 1991 and consequently set aside the lA NO: 1 OF 2022 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 suspend both the orders passed by the respondent Nos 4 & 3 dated 12-11-2021 and 17-12-2021 vide proceedings Rc.No. 6077/B1/2021 and Rc No. 4353/A3/2021 respectively, pending disposal of the main writ petition. may more same. Counsel for the Petitioner: SMT KAVITHA GOTTIPATI Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR SERVICES - III 6 WRIT PETITION NO: 1234 OF 2022 Between: Pagadala Uma Devi, D/o P. Siddappa, aged 43 years, Occ- Secondary Grade Teacher MPP School, Sirivaram Village, Garladinne Mandal Ananthapur District, Andhra Pradesh ...Petitioner AND 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary School Education Department A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi Amaravati, Guntur L/isirici. 2. The Director of School Education, Ibrahimpatnam, Vijayawada Krishna District Andhra Pradesh. 3. The Regional Director of School Education, Kadapa, YSR Kadapa District, A.P. r K 4. The District Educational Officer, Ananthapur District, Ananthapur, A.P. ...Respondents Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ, Order or Direction particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the 4*" Respondent in issuing proceedings vide Rc.No.6077/B1/202 1 dt.01- 12-2021 wherein imposed major penalty of withholding of one increment with cumulative effect and the consequential order passed by the 3''^ Respondent in disposing the appeal vide proceedings Rc.No.4353/A3/2021 dt.23-12-2021 by confirming the order of the 4*^ respondent is illegal, arbitrary, unjust and contrary to the procedure contemplated under A.P.C.S. (CC and A) Rules, 1991 and consequently set aside the lA NO: 1 OF 2022 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 suspend both the orders passed by the respondent Nos 4 & 3 may more same. 7 dated 01-12-2021 and 23-12-2021 vide proceedings Rc.No. 6077/B1/2021 and Rc No. 4353/A3/2021 respectively, pending disposal of the main writ petition. Counsel for the Petitioner: SMT KAVITHA GOTTIPATI Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR SERVICES - III WRIT PETITION NO: 1351 OF 2022 Between: Korra Vimala Bai, D/o M. Kesavaiah, aged 46 years, Occ. Secondary Grade Teacher MPUP School, B. Kothapalli, B.K. Samudram Mandal Ananthapur District, Andhra Pradesh ...Petitioner AND 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary School Education Department A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi Amaravati, Guntur District. 2. The Director of School Education, Ibrahimpatnam, Vijayawada, Krishna District Andhra Pradesh. 3. The Regional Director of School Education, Kadapa, YSR Kadapa District, A.P. 4. The District Educational Officer, Ananthapur District, Ananthapur, A.P. ...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, particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the 4*^ Respondent in issuing proceedings vide Rc.No.6077/B1/202 1 dt.12- 11-2021 wherein imposed major penalty of withholding of one increment with cumulative effect and the consequential order passed by the 3 Respondent in disposing the appeal vide proceedings Rc.No.4353/A3/2021 dt. 17-12-2021 by confirming the order of the 4*^ respondent is illegal. more rd 8 arbitrary, unjust and contrary to the procedure (CC and A) Rules, 1991 and consequently set aside the lA NO: 1 OF 2022 contemplated under A.P.C.S. same. Petition under Section 151 CPC stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to suspend both the orders passed by the dated 12-11-2021 and 17- 12-2021 vide praying that in the circumstances respondent Nos 4 & 3 proceedings Rc No. 6077/B1/2021 and Rc No. 4353/A3/2021 respectively, pending disposal of the main writ petition. Counsel for the Petitioner: SMT KAVITHA GOTTIPATI Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR SERVICES WRIT PETITION NO: 1358 OF 2022 III Between: Tea^chl?® Mmp 0“’ SG AnantapurDisffict. ’ Bokkarayasamudram Mandal, ...Petitioner AND 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Princioal Secretarv Df'strid.'°" Secretariat, Velagapudi, AmarSvati, Guntur 2. The Regional Joint Director, School Education ^ Krish^a^oSfrfc?^^^’ Education Department 4. The District Educational Officer, Anantapuram. Department, Kadapa. Ibrahimpatnam, ...Respondents Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court be pleased to issue may more particularly, declaring proceedings 3n appropriate order, writ or direction in the nature of writ of Mandamus, one 9 Rc.No.6077/B1/2021, dt. 12.11.2021 of the 4**^ respondent confirmed by the 2nd respondent imposing major penalty one (1) increment with cumulative effect as illegal, arbitrary and unjust and the same is in violation of Articles 16 and 19 of the Constitution of India and consequently set aside the proceedings Rc.No.6077/B1/2021, dt.12.11.2021 of the 4*'' respondent confirmed by the 2nd respondent, in the interest of justice. lA NO: 1 OF 2022 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 suspend the proceedings Rc.No.6077/B1/2021, dt.12.11.2021 of the 4*^ respondent confirmed by the 2"d respondent, in the interest of justice. Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI PAMARTHY RATHNAKAR Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR SERVICES - III WRIT PETITION NO: 1422 OF 2022 Between: Singireddy Sreedevi, D/o S. Venkata Krishna Reddy, aged 46 years, Occ. Secondary Grade Teacher MPP School, Kalluru RS, Garladinne Mandal Ananthapur District, Andhra Pradesh. ...Petitioner AND 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary School Education Department A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi Amaravati, Guntur District. 2. The Director of School Education, Ibrahimpatnam, Vijayawada, Krishna District Andhra Pradesh 3. The Regional Director of School Education, Kadapa, YSR Kadapa District, A.P. 4. The District Educational Officer, Ananthapur District, Ananthapur, A.P. ...Respondents 10 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 particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the 4**^ Respondent in issuing proceedings vide Rc.No.6077/B1/20 21 dt.01- 12-2021 wherein imposed major penalty of withholding of one increment with cumulative effect and the consequential order passed by the 3rd Respondent in disposing the appeal vide proceedings Rc.No.4353/A3/2021 dt. 17-12-2021 by confirming the order of the 4**^ respondent is illegal, arbitrary, unjust and contrary to the procedure contemplated under A.P.C.S. (CC and A) Rules, 1991 and consequently set aside the same. more lA NO: 1 OF 2022 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 suspend both the orders passed by the respondent Nos 4 and 3 dated 01-12-2021 and 17-12-2021 vide proceedings Rc No. 6077/B1/2021 and Rc No. 4353/A3/2021 respectively, pending disposal of the main writ petition. Counsel for the Petitioner: SMT KAVITHA GOTTIPATI Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR SERVICES - III The Court made the following order: APHC010008542022 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3310] FRIDAY ,THE SEVENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE PRESENT THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE K MANMADHA RAO WRIT PETITION NOs: 903. 978. 1193. 1214. 1234. 1351, 1358 and 1422 of 2022 W.P.No.903 of 2022 Between: ...PETITIONER K Venkata Narayana AND ...RESPONDENT(S) The State Of Andhra Pradesh and Others Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. PAMARTHY RATHNAKAR Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1.GP FOR SERVICES III The Court made the following: COMMON ORDER:- As the issues involved in all these writ petitions is one and the same, they are being taken up for hearing as well as disposed of by way of this Common Order. The Writ Petition No.903 of 2022 is filed under Article 226 of the 2. Constitution of India, seeking the following relief; “ to issue an appropriate order, writ or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of Mandamus declaring proceedings Rc.No.6077/B1/2021, dt. 12.11.2021 of the 4^^ 2 respondent confirmed by the 2'^^ respondent imposing major penalty one (1) increment with cumulative effect as illegal, arbitrary and unjust and the same is in violation of Articles 16 and 19 of the Constitution of India and consequently set aside the proceedings Rc.No.6077/B1/2021, dt. 12.11.2021 of the 4^ respondent confirmed by the 2"^ respondent in the interest of justice and pass ...” 3. The Writ Petition No.978 of 2022 is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking the following relief: “ to issue an appropriate order, writ or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of Mandamus declaring proceedings Rc.No.6077/B172021, dt. 12.11.2021 of the 4^^ respondent confirmed by the 2"^ respondent imposing major penalty one (1) increment with cumulative effect as illegal, arbitrary and unjust and the same is in violation of Articles 16 and 19 of the Constitution of India and consequently set aside the proceedings Rc.No.6077/B172021, dt. 12.11.2021 of the 4^ respondent confirmed by the 2"^ respondent in the interest of justice and pass ...” 4. The Writ Petition No. 1193 of 2022 is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking the following relief: “ to issue an appropriate Writ, Order or Direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the 4^ Respondent in issuing proceedings vide Rc.NO.60777B172021, dt. 12.11.2021 wherein imposed major penalty of withholding of one increment with cumulative effect and the consequential order passed by the 3^^ Respondent in disposing the appeal vide proceedings Rc.No.43537A372021, dt. 17.12.2021 by confirming the order of the 4^ respondent is illegal, arbitrary, unjust and contrary to the procedure contemplated under A.P.C.S. (CC & A) Rules, 1991 and consequently set aside the same and pass... ” 5. The Writ Petition No.1214 of 2022 is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking the following relief: ".....to issue an appropriate Writ, Order or Direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the 4^^ Respondent in issuing proceedings vide 3 Rc.No.6077/B1/2021, dt. 12.11.2021 wherein imposed major penaity of withhoiding of one increment with cumuiative effect and the consequentiai order passed by the 3^^ Respondent in disposing the appeai vide proceedings Rc.No.4353/A3/2021, dt. 17.12.2021 by confirming the order of the 4^^ respondent is iiiegai, arbitrary, unjust and contrary to the procedure contempiated under A.RC.S. (CC & A) Ruies, 1991 and consequentiy set aside the same and pass...” The Writ Petition No. 1234 of 2022 is filed under Article 226 of the 6. Constitution of India, seeking the following relief; “ to issue an appropriate Writ, Order or Direction more particuiariy one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus deciaring the action of the 4^ Respondent in issuing proceedings vide Rc.No.6077/B1/2021, dt. 01.12.2021 wherein imposed major penaity of withhoiding of one increment with cumuiative effect and the consequentiai order passed by the 3''^ Respondent in disposing the appeai vide proceedings Rc.No.4353/A3/2021, dt. 23.12.2021 by confirming the order of the 4^^ respondent is iiiegai, arbitrary, unjust and contrary to the procedure contempiated under A.RC.S. (CC & A) Ruies, 1991 and consequentiy set aside the same and pass... ” The Writ Petition No. 1351 of 2022 is filed under Article 226 of the 7. Constitution of India, seeking the following relief: “ to issue an appropriate Writ, Order or Direction more particuiariy one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus deciaring the action of the 4'^ Respondent in issuing proceedings vide Rc.No.6077/B1/2021, dt. 12.11.2021 wherein imposed major penaity of withhoiding of one increment with cumuiative effect and the consequentiai order passed by the 3''^ Respondent in disposing the appeai vide proceedings Rc.No.4353/A3/2021, dt. 17.12.2021 by confirming the order of the 4*^ respondent is iiiegai, arbitrary, unjust and contrary to the procedure contempiated under A.RC.S. (CC & A) Ruies, 1991 and consequentiy set aside the same and pass...” The Writ Petition No. 1358 of 2022 is filed under Article 226 of the 8. Constitution of India, seeking the following relief: 4 “ to issue an appropriate order, writ or direction more particuiarly one in the nature of writ of Mandamus declaring proceedings Rc.No.6077/B1/2021, dt. 12.11.2021 of the 4^ respondent confirmed by the 2"'^ respondent imposing major penalty one (1) increment with cumulative effect as illegal, arbitrary and unjust and the same is in violation of Articles 16 and 19 of the Constitution of India and consequently set aside the proceedings Rc.No.6077/B172021, dt. 12.11.2021 of the 4^ respondent confirmed by the 2'^^ respondent in the interest of justice and pass... ” 9. The Writ Petition No. 1422 of 2022 is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking the following relief: “ to issue an appropriate Writ, Order or Direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the 4'^ Respondent in issuing proceedings vide Rc.No.6077/B172021, dt. 01.12.2021 wherein imposed major penalty of withholding of one increment with cumulative effect and the consequential order passed by the 3^^ Respondent in disposing the appeal vide proceedings Rc.No.43537A372021, dt. 17.12.2021 by confirming the order of the 4^ respondent is illegal, arbitrary, unjust and contrary to the procedure contemplated under A.RC.S. (CC & A) Rules, 1991 and consequently set aside the same and pass... ” 10. Since the facts in all the writ petitions are similar and identical, therefore W.P.No.903 of 2022 is taken as lead case, and the facts therein hereafter will be referred to for convenience. Brief facts of the case are that, the petitioner is working as Secondary Grade Teacher in MPP School, Kotanka, Garladinee Mandal, Anantapur District. He was suspended from service on 30.01.2021 on the ground that he has intentionally did not give option for transfer to the place where his wife Smt. D. Lakshmi Devi (SA Hindi), ZP High School, Roddam under the spouse factor. While the matter being so, the petitioner was suspended in terms of powers conferred under Sub-Rule (8) of A.P. Civil 11. 5 Services CCA Rules, 1991 with immediate effect. However, he was reinstated 19.03.2021, subject to pending enquiry at the same place. The 4*^ respondent framed the charges on 17.02.2021, on the ground that he has misutilized the spouse factor and violated the orders issued under on G.O.Ms.No.54, dated 12.10.2020. Later, the petitioner has submitted his explanation to the said charges on 27.02.2021, stating that he has exercised option by availing spouse points in order of preference which are higher in house rent allowance. The 4‘^ respondent without assigning any valid reasons issued proceedings vide Rc.No.6077/BI/2021, dated 12.11.2021, imposing major penalty of withholding one (1) increment with immediate effect as per Rule (9) of AP Civil Service (CCA) Rules, 1991. Aggrieved by the orders of the 4*^^ respondent, the petitioner preferred an appeal before the 2^^ respondent and the 2’^^ respondent confirmed the order of the 4^*^ respondent without assigning any valid reasons by a common order, dated 17.12.2021 by calling a report from the 4**^ respondent. Hence, the writ petitions are filed. The pleadings which are cited by the petitioner in W.P.No.903 of 12. 2022, the same are adopted by the other petitioners in ail the remaining writ petitions. Heard Sri Pamarthy Rathnakar and Ms. Kavitha Gottipati, learned 13. counsels appearing for the petitioners and the learned Government Pleader for Services-lll appearing for the respondents. On hearing, learned counsel for the petitioners while reiterating 14. the contents urged in the writ petitions, submits that, the impugned orders 6 were passed by the authorities without following the procedure contemplated under Rule 20 of ARCS (CC & A) Rules, 1991 and it clearly specifies that the enquiry officer has to conduct detailed enquiry after giving reasonable opportunity to the delinquent officer. After submitting enquiry report, the disciplinary authority has to communicate the said enquiry report along with show cause notice, calling for explanation from the delinquent officer and on after the receipt of said explanation only, the final orders of punishment to be issued against any individual. Therefore, learned counsel for the petitioners requests this Court to pass appropriate orders. 15. Per Contra, learned Assistant Government Pleader for Services-lll opposed for allowing these writ petitions and prayed to dismiss the same. On the other hand, learned Government Pleader appearing for 16. the respondents filed counter affidavits, wherein it is stated that respondents after finding the entire issue as per Rule (9) ARCS (CC&S) Rules, 1991 major penalty of withholding of one (01) increment with cumulative effect was imposed against the petitioners on the ground of Misuse Spouse Points during Teachers Transfers Counseling. It is further stated that aggrieved by the same, the petitioners filed appeals before the appellate authority with a request to review the orders passed by the respondents and to drop the punishment awarded to the petitioners and the said appeals are disposed of confirming the orders passed by the respondents. It is further stated that i 7 against the said orders the petitioners may fHe revision without straight away approaching this Court and prayed to dismiss the writ petitions. On considering the submissions of both the learned counsels, 17. without touching the merits of the cases, the impugned orders passed by the respondents are set aside. Further, the matters are remanded back to the respondents for fresh consideration. Respondents are directed to consider the matters afresh and pass appropriate reasoned orders in accordance with law within a period of three (03) months from the date of receipt of copy of this order. 18. Accordingly, this Writ Petitions are disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. As a sequel, miscellaneous applications pending, if any, shall stand closed. SD/- K SRINIVASA RAJU ASSISTANT, REQfSTRAR cffltesn //TRUE COPY// OFFICER SE To 1. The Principal Secretary School Education Department, State of Andhra Pradesh, A.P. Secretariat, Velagapudi Amaravati, Guntur District. The Director of School Education, Ibrahimpatnam, Vijayawada, Krishna District Andhra Pradesh The Regional Director of School Education, Kadapa, YSR Kadapa District, AP The District Educational Officer, Ananthapur District, Ananthapur, AP The District Educational Officer, Anantapuram. One CC to Sri Pamarthy Rathnakar, Advocate [OPUC] One CC to Smt Kavitha Gottipati, Advocate [OPUC] Two CCs to GP for Services - III, High Court of Andhra Pradesh. [OUT] Two CD Copies 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. RAM 13 RAM HIGH COURT DRKMR.J DATED:07/02/2025 c 13 MAR 2025 ^ . Current Section ^ COMMON ORDER WP.Nos.903, 978,1193,1214, 1234,1351,1358 and 1422 of 2022 DISPOSING ALL THE WPs WITHOUT COSTS