1^' IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) TUESDAY ,THE TWENTY FIRST DAY OF JANUARY I TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE £ PRESENT ^ THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE SUBBA REDDY SATTI WRIT PETITION NO: 1257 OF 2025 /, Between: K Varalakshmi, w/o. late P.Nagaraju, Aged 49 years, occ. house wife, R/o. Plot No. 11, Pacific Park Stage-2, Gadag Road, Hubli, Dharwad district, Karnataka State-580020. ...PETITIONER AND 1. The State Of Andhra Pradesh, rep.hy its Principal Secretary, Social Welfare (CV 2) Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District. 2. The State of Andhra Pradesh, rep.hy its Principal Secretary, Energy Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District. 3. The Chairman and Managing Director, APSPDCL, D.NO. 19-13-65/A, Tiruchanoor Rod, Srinivasapuram, Tirupati-517 503. 4. The General Manager (HRD) (SPM), APSPDCL, D.NO. 19-13-65/A, Tiruchanoor Rod, Srinivasapuram, Tirupati-517 503. 5. The Divisional Engineer, TL and SS, AP Transco, Tirupathi, Chittoor District. ' ...RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, or other appropriate writ, order or direction, declaring the action of respondents in not granting and paying the service benefits of Petitioner's husband late Sri P. Nagaraju, who was appointed as Assistant Engineer (Electrical), AP ! TRANSCO, vide Order in T.0.0. No.(Per-GM) Ms.No.222, dated 26.06.1999 issued by the Director (D and HRD), Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited and who succumbed to Covid-19 virus on 08.09.2020 and other consequential benefits upon reinstatement into service Trpm the date of removal and other benefits, as illegal, arbitrary, contrary to law and violative of Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to grant and pay the service benefits of petitioner's husband late Sri P.Nagaraju by considering the representations dated 29.04.2023 and 30.06.2023, in the interest of justice. lA NO: 1 OF 2025 Petition under Section 151 CPC is filed 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 grant and pay the service benefits of petitioner’s husband late Sri P.Nagaraju, who was appointed as Assistant Engineer (Electrical), AP TRANSCO, vide Order in T.O.O. No.(Per-GM) Ms.No.222, dated 26.06.1999 issued by the Director (D&HRD), Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited by considering the representations dated 29.04.2023 and 30.06.2023, pending disposal of the main Writ Petition. Counsel for the PetitionerSRI. P L NARASIMHA RAO Counsel for the Respondent No.1 & 2: SRI S RAJU, AGP FOR SERVICES I & II Counsel for the Respondent No’s. 3 to 5: SRI K RAMA RAO The Court made the following ORDER: APHC010020032025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) 020 [3331] 0SS TUESDAY. THE TWENTY FIRST DAY OF JANUARY TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE SUBBA REDDY SATTI WRIT PETITION NO: 1257/2025 Between: 1.K VARALAKSHMI, W/0. LATE P.NAGARAJU, AGED 49 YEARS, OCC. HOUSE WIFE R/0. PLOT NO. 11, PACIFIC PARK STAGE-2, GADAG ROAD, HUHLI, DHARWAD DISTRICT. KARNATAKA STATE- 580020. ...PETITIONER AND 1.THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, . REP.HY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY. SOCIAL WELFARE (CV 2 )DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 2.THE STATE OF AP, REP.HY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, ENERGY DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, GUNTUR DISTRICT. VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, 3.THE CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, APSPDCL, D.NO. 19- 13-65/A, TIRUCHANOOR ROD, SRINIVASAPURAM, TIRUPATI-517 503. 4.THE GENERAL MANAGER HRD SPM, APSPDCL, D.NO. 19-13-65/A, TIRUCHANOOR ROD, SRINIVASAPURAM, TIRUPATI-517 503. 5.THE DIVISIONAL ENGINEER, TL AND SS TIRUPATHI, CHITTOOR DISTRICT. AP TRANSCO ...RESPONDENT(S): ▼ SRS.J W.P.No.1257 of 2025 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 of Mandamus, or other appropriate writ, order or direction, declaring the action of respondents in not granting and paying the service benefits of Petitioner's husband late Sri P.Nagaraju, who was appointed as Assistant Engineer (Electrical), AP TRANSCO, vide Order in T.O.O. No.(Per-GM) Ms.No.222, dated 26.06.1999 issued by the Director (D and HRD), Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited and who succumbed to Covid-19 virus on 08.09.2020 and other consequential benefits upon reinstatement into service from the date of removal and other benefits, as illegal, arbitrary, contrary to law and violative of Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to grant and pay the service benefits of petitioner's husband late Sri P.Nagaraju by considering the representations dated 29.04.2023 and 30.06.2023, in the interest of justice and 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 to direct the respondents to grant and pay the service benefits of petitioner’s husband late Sri P.Nagaraju, who was appointed as Assistant Engineer (Electrical), AP TRANSCO, vide Order in T.O.O. No.(Per-GM) Ms.No.222, dated 26.06.1999 issued by the Director (D&HRD), Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited by considering the representations dated 29.04.2023 and 30.06.2023, pending disposal of the main Writ Petition and pass Counsel for the Petitioner: 1.P L NARASIMHA RAO Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1 .VENKATA RAMA RAO KOTA SC FOR APSPDCL 2.GP FOR SERVICES I 3.GP FOR SERVICES II SRS,J W.P.No.1257 of 2025 The Court made the following: :: ORDER :: The above writ petition is filed to declare the action of respondent authorities in not granting/paying service benefits of late Sri P. Nagaraju, husband of the petitioner, who was appointed as Assistant Engineer (Electrical), AP TRANSCO as per orders in T.O.O.No.(Per-GM) Ms.No.222, dated 26.06.1999, died on 08.09.2020 (Ex.P3), as illegal and arbitrary. Heard Sri P.L. Narasimha Rao, learned counsel for the petitioner and Sri S.Raju, learned Assistant Government Pleader for Services appeared for respondent No.1 and Sri K. Rama Rao, learned Standing Counsel appeared for respondents 3 to 5. At the hearing, learned counfel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner’s husband, who was appointed as Assistant Engineer (Electrical) as per orders in T.O.O.No.(Per-GM) Ms.No.222, dated 26.06.1999, died on 08.09.2020 (Ex.P3). He belongs to the ST community/Kammara Caste. The District Collector by proceedings in Rc.No.MC3/774/2000, dated 25.07.2006, cancelled the caste certificate. The petitioner’s husband filed an appeal and the same was rejected by the Government vide G.O.Ms.No.20 Social Welfare (CV.2) Department, 11.02.2008. Thereafter, the petitioner’s husband was removed from the service in 2009. 2. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner would also submit that the petitioner’s husband filed W.P.No.25647 of 2009, challenging the order passed by the District Collectorand G.O.Ms.No.20Social Welfare (CV.2) dated 11.02.2008. The said writ petition was allowed on 14.06.2013. The matter was remanded to the District Collector, Ananthapuram. Thereafter, the District Collector passed an order vide R.Dis.No.MC3/1678/2020, dated 26.08.2021 (Ex.P6) and confirmed that the petitioner’s husband late Sri P. Nagaraju belonged to 4. T SRS.J W.P.No.1257 of 2025 Kammara caste, ST community. In the meantime, the petitioner’s husband died on 08.09.2020, due to Covid-19. The petitioner made a representation vide Ex.P1 dated 29.04.2023 and another representation dated 08.10.2024 (Ex.P13) to respondents 3 to 5, to release the service benefits. Since no order has been passed, the above writ petition is filed. Sri K. Rama Rao, learned Standing Counsel, while not disputing the inquiry conducted by the District Collector and the District Magistrate and issuance of caste certificate vide R.Dis.No.MC3/1678/2020, dated 26.08.2021 (Ex.P6), on instructions, would submit that respondents 3 to 5 will consider the representations made by the petitioner vide Exs.P1 & PI 3 and pass appropriate orders, strictly as per the Rules. Learned counsel would also submit that respondent No.4 sought necessary information from APSPDCL. As soon as the information is received, necessary orders will be passed. 5. Given the facts and circumstances of the case, without touching the merits of the matter, the Writ Petition is disposed of, at the stage of admission, with the consent of both the learned counsel, directing the respondents 3 to 5 to consider the representations made by the petitioner vide Exs.P1 & PI 3 and pass appropriate orders, strictly as per the Rules, within three (03) months, from the date of receipt of a copy of the order. No order as to costs. 6. As a sequel, pending miscellaneous petitions, if any, shall stand closed. Sd/- M SRINIVAS //TRUE COPY// ASSISTANT REGISTRAR r ^ SECTION COFFICER To, 1. The Principal Secretary, Social Welfare (CV 2) Department,Sta te of Andhra Pradesh, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District. 2. The Principal Secretary, Energy Department, State of Andhra Pradesh, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District. 3. The Chairman and Managing Director, APSPDCL, D.NO. 19-13-65/A, Tiruchanoor Rod, Srinivasapuram, Tirupati-517 503. 4. The General Manager (HRD) (SPM), APSPDCL, D.NO. 19-13-65/A, Tiruchanoor Rod, Srinivasapuram, Tirupati-517 503. 5. The Divisional Engineer, TL and SS, AP Transco, Tirupathi, Chittoor District. 6. One CC to SRI. P L NARASIMHA RAO, Advocate [OPUC] 7. One CC to SRI K RAMA RAO, Advocate [OPUC] 8. Two CCs to GP FOR SERVICES I & II, High Court Of Andhra Pradesh. [OUT] 9. Three CD Copies PRK y HIGH COURT DATED: 21/01/2025 ORDER foTANDSgj^ S’ 2 7 MAR 2025 ° . Current Section . !^£^spatcv\«5-^ WP.No.1257 of 2025 CoJ DISPOSING OF THE W.P. AT THE STAGE OF ADMISSION, WITHOUT COSTS