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2025 DAILYLAW 43348 (AP)

Himagiri A/c DTS v. The State of Andhra Pradesh

WP/29635/2021 · 2025-10-16

Venkata Jyothirmai Pratapa

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APHC010494732021 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH (Special Original Jurisdiction) FRIDAY,THE SEVENTEENTH DAY OF OCTOBER TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE VENKATA JYOTHIRMAI PRATAPA WRIT PETITION Between: 1. Himagiri A/c DTS, Rep by its Managing Partner K Satyanarayana Naidu S/o Surappa Naidu Aged about 50 Years R/o Vizianagaram, Vizianagaram District. 2. Sapthagiri A/C DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner K. Satynarayana Naidu S/o Surappa Naidu Aged about 50 years R/o Vizianagaram Vizianagaram District. 3. Ganga Raju Kala Mandir A/c DTS, Rep, by its Managing Partner N.V.B. Bangara Raju S/o Late Ganga Raju Aged about 50 years R/o Gajapathinagaram Vizianagaram District. 4. Surya Mathal A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner B. Rama Chandra Raju S/o Appala Narasimha Raju Aged about 50 years R/o Gajapathinagaram, Vizianagaram District. 5. Sri Venkateswara A/C DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner P.Varaha lamma W/o Sankar Rao Aged about 55 6. Lakshmi Narnasimha A/C DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner K. Gandhi, S/o China Veera Raju Swamy Aged about 55 yeara R/o Kothavalasa, Vinanagaram District. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) FRIDAY,THE SEVENTEENTH DAY OF OCTOBER TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE PRESENT THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE VENKATA JYOTHIRMAI PRATAPA WRIT PETITION NO: 29635 OF 2021 1. Himagiri A/c DTS, Rep by its Managing Partner K Satyanarayana Naidu S/o Surappa Naidu Aged about 50 Years R/o Vizianagaram, Vizianagaram 2. Sapthagiri A/C DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner K. Satynarayana Naidu Surappa Naidu Aged about 50 years R/o Vizianagaram Vizianagaram 3. Ganga Raju Kala Mandir A/c DTS, Rep, by its Managing Partner N.V.B. Bangara Raju S/o Late Ganga Raju Aged about 50 years R/o Gajapathinagaram Vizianagaram District. hal A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner B. Rama Chandra Raju S/o Appala Narasimha Raju Aged about 50 years R/o Gajapathinagaram, Vizianagaram District. 5. Sri Venkateswara A/C DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner P.Varaha lamma W/o Sankar Rao Aged about 55 years R/o 3 Kota, Vizianagaram District, 6. Lakshmi Narnasimha A/C DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner K. Gandhi, S/o China Veera Raju Swamy Aged about 55 yeara R/o Kothavalasa, IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE VENKATA JYOTHIRMAI PRATAPA 1. Himagiri A/c DTS, Rep by its Managing Partner K Satyanarayana Naidu S/o Surappa Naidu Aged about 50 Years R/o Vizianagaram, Vizianagaram 2. Sapthagiri A/C DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner K. Satynarayana Naidu Surappa Naidu Aged about 50 years R/o Vizianagaram Vizianagaram 3. Ganga Raju Kala Mandir A/c DTS, Rep, by its Managing Partner N.V.B. Bangara Raju S/o Late Ganga Raju Aged about 50 years R/o hal A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner B. Rama Chandra Raju S/o Appala Narasimha Raju Aged about 50 years R/o 5. Sri Venkateswara A/C DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner P.Varaha lamma years R/o 3 Kota, Vizianagaram District, 6. Lakshmi Narnasimha A/C DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner K. Gandhi, S/o China Veera Raju Swamy Aged about 55 yeara R/o Kothavalasa, 2 7. Soundarya A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, S Mutujaya Rao, S/o Sri Ram Murthy late, Aged about 55 years, R/o Parvathipuram, Vizianagaram District. 8. Anuragh A/c DTS, Rep, by its Managing Partner. G. Babu Rao, S/o Late Venkata Ratnam, Aged about 60 years, R/o Cheepurupalli, Vizianagaram District. 9. Amogh A/c DTS, Rep, by its Managing Partner, G. Babu Rao, S/o Late Venkata Ratnam, Aged about 50 years, R/o Cheepurupalli, Vizianagaram District 10. Srinivasa Theatre A/c DTS, Rep, by its Managing Partner, A. Rama Krishna, S/o Demulu, Aged about 50 years, R/o S.Kota, Vizianagaram District. 11. Sri Jaya Theatre A/c DTS, Rep, by its Managing Partner, P. Mani Kumar, S/o Ganga Naidu, Aged about 50 years, R/o Kothavalasa, Vizianagaram District. 12. Sri Krishna Cinema A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, P. Nageswara Rao, S/o Late Uday Bhaskar, Aged about 55 years, R/o Vizianagaram District. 13. Vishnu A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, D. Chandra Rani, W/o Sathish Varma, Aged about 56 years, R/o Chcepurupalli,Vizianagaram District. 14. Vamsi A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, D. Chandra Rani, W/o Satish Varma, Aged about 56 years, R/o Cheepurupalli, Vizianagararn District, 15. Vaibhav A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, D. Chandra Rani, W/o Satish Varma, Aged about 56 years, R/o Cheepurupalli, Vizianagararn District. 3 16. Raja Picture Palace A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, T. Manikyala Rao, S/o Arrirnula Naidu, Aged about 55 years, R/o Kothavalasa, Vizianagararn District. 17. Venkateswara Kala Mandir A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, P.V.K. Mani Kumar, S/o. Late Ramana Murthy, Aged about 56 years, R/o Parvathipuram, Vizianagaram District. 18. Sai Krishna Tallcies A/c DTS, Screen I and 11 Rep. by its Managing Partner, A. Rama Rao, Aged about 50 years, R/o Pushapatirega, Vizianagaram District. 19. Sri Kanya A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, K. Appala Raju, S/0 Late Narasimha Murthy, Aged about 55 years, R/o Visakhapatnam District 20. Lakshmsi Narasirnha A/c DTS Screen 1, Rep. by its Managing Partner, T. Ramana Gupta, S/o T.V.S. Ganga Raju, Aged about 56 years, R/o 104 Area, Visakhapatnam District. 21. Lakshmsi Narasimha A/c DTS Screen 2, Rep. by its Managing Partner, T. Ramana Gupta, S/o.T.V.S. Ganga Raju, Aged about 56 years, R/o 104 Area, Visakhapatnam District. 22. Annapurna Theatre A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, T. Rarnana Reddy, S/o Appa Rao, Aged about 55 years, R/o Kuramannapalem, Visakhapatnam District. 23. Sai Lakshrni. A/c DTS Screen 1, Rep. by its Managing Partner, P.S.R. Kumar, S/o Seetha Ramana, Aged about 50 years, R/o Chodavaram, Visakhapatnam District. 24. Sri Lakshmi A/c DTS Screen 2, Rep. by its Managing Partner, P.S.R. Kumar, S/o Seetha Rarnana, Aged about 50 years, R/o Chodavaram, Visakhapatnam District. 4 25. Sai Siri Max A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, P.S.R. Kumar, S/o Sectha Ramana, Aged about 50 years, R/o Chodavaram, Visakhapatnam District. 26. Tata Picture Palace A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, P. Lakshmi, W/o Satyanarayana, Aged about 50 years, R/o ChIttivalasa,. Visakhapatnam District. 27. Ganesh Theatre A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, P. Nageswara Rao, S/o Late Udaya Bhaskar, Aged about 50 years, R/o Chittivalasa, Visakhapatnam District. 28. Sita Chitra Mandir A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, A. Tulasi Rao, S/o Late Venkata Ramayya,Aged about 60 years, R/o Yellamanchili, Visakhapatnam District. 29. Tulasi Chitra Mandir A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, A. Tulasi Rao, S/o Late Venkata Ramayya, Aged about 60 years, R/o Yellamanchili, Visakhapatnam District. 30. La.kshmi Kanta A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, G.S. Ramachandra Rao, S/o Late Seshayya, Aged about 60 years, R/o Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam District. 31. Lakshmi A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, G.S- Ramachandra Rao, S/o Late Seshayya, Aged about 60 years, R/o Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam District. 32. Vishesh A/c DTS, Rep, by its Managing Partner, G.S. Ramachandra Rao, S/o Late Seshayya, Aged about 60 years, R/o Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam District. 33. Satyam Theatre A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, M. Satyanarayana, S/o Venkanna Aged about 60 years, R/o Gopalapatnam, Visakhapatnam. District. 5 34. Sankar Theatre A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, M. Satyanarayana, S/o Vekanna Aged about 60 years, R/o Gopalapatnam, Visakhapatnam District. 35. Sarada A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, V. Jagadish Kumar, S/o Challam, Aged about 58 years,R/o Visakhapatnam District. 36. Rama Devi A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, V. Jagadish Kumar, S/o Challam, Aged about 58 years, R/o Visakhapatnam District. 37. Melody A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, A. Lakshmana Rao, S/o Ranga Rao Aged about 55 years, R/o Visakhapatnam District. 38. Sangam A/c DTS, Sarath A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, K. Mahendra Reddy, S/o Late K. Rama Reddy, Aged about 60 years, R/o Visakhapatnam District. 39. Sri Venkateswara A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, J. Vayundara Rao, S/o Mallikarjuna Rao, Aged about 56 years, R/o Visakhapatnam District. 40. Venkateswara A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, J. Vayundara Rao, S/o Mallikarjuna Rao, Aged about 56 years, R/o Visakhapatnam District-. 41. Kinnera A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, P. Samba Murthy, S/o Late Vasudeva Rao, Aged about 60 years, R/o Visakhapatnam District. 42. Kameswari A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, P. Samba Murthy, S/o Late Vasudeva Rao, Aged about 60.years, R/o Visakhapatnam District. 43. Uravasi A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, D. Purushothma Reddy, S/o Saithappa Reddy, Aged about 65 years, R/o Kancharapalem, Visakhapatnam District. 44. Narasinha A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, P.G.V.R. Naidu S/o Appala Narasimha, Aged about 60 years, R/o Gopalapatnarri, Visakhapatnam District. 6 45. Sri Narasimha A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, P.G.V.R. Naidu S/o Appala Narasimha, Aged about 60 years, R/o Gopalapatnam, Visakhapatnam District. 46. S.T.B.L. A/c DTS Screen -1,, Rep. by its Managing Partner, G. Veerabhadra Rao, S/o Samba Aged about 50 years, R/o Sheela Nagar, Visakhapatnam District. 47. S.T.B.L. A/c DTS Screen- 2, Rep. by its managing Partner, G.Veerabhadra rao, S/o. samba Siva rao, aged about 50 years, R/o. Sheela Nagar, Visakhapatnam District. 48. S.T.B.L.A/c DTS Screen 3 and 4, Rep. by its managing partner. G.Veerabhadra rao, s/o. samba siva rao, aged about 50 years, R/o. sheela nagar, visakhapatnam district. 49. Balaju Village A/c DTS Screen 1, Rep. by its managing partner. A.Penta Rao, S/o. Ranga Rao, aged about 55 years, R/o. Atchutapuram, visakhapatnam district. 50. Balaji Village A/c DTS Screen 2, Rep. by its managing partner. A.Penta Rao, S/o. Ranga Rao, aged about 55 years, R/o. Atchutapuram, visakhapatnam district. 51. Venkateswara Movie Mart A/c DTS, Rep. by its managing partner, M.Venkata Rao, s/o. Ramu naidu, aged about 50 years, R/o. Anakapalli, visakhapatnam district. 52. Sri Satya A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, K. Govinda Rajulu, S/o Appa Rao, Aged about 55 years, R/o Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam District. 53. Satyanarayana A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, K. Ramalinga Swamy, S/o Appa Rao, Aged about 55 years, R/o Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam District. 7 54. Mini Satyanarayana, A/c DTS Rep. by its Managing Partner, K. Ramalinga Swamy, S/o Appa Rao, Aged about 55 years, R/o Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam District. 55. Parthi Sai, .A/c DTS Rep. by its Managing Partner, P. Suresh Kumar, S/o Seetha Ramana, R/o Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam District. 56. Shiridi Sai, A/c DTS Rep. by its Managing Partner, P. Suresh Kumar, S/o Seetha Ramana, R/o Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam District. 57. Jagadamba, A/c DTS Rep. by its Managing Partner, V. Jagadish Kumar, Sic) V.V. Chalam, R/o Visakhapatnam District. 58. Jyothi A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, D. Suresh Babu, S/o Rama Naidu, Aged about 50 years, R/o Visakhapatnam District. 59. Sri Rama Theatre A/c, DTS Rep. by its Managing Partner, D. Teja , S/o Late J.B.K. Chowdary, Aged about 50 years, R/o Visakhapatnam District. 60. Sukanya A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, T. Sri Ram Murthy, Aged about 60 years, R/o Gopalapatnam, Visakhapatnam District. 61. Sowjanya A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, T. Sri Ram Murthy, Aged about 60 years, R/o Gopalapatnam, Visakhapatnam District. 62. Aruna Picture Palace A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, T. Nitish, S/o China Appa Rao, Aged about 60 years, R/o Pedagan.tyada, Visakhapatnam District. 63. Nataraju A/c DTS, Screen 1 Rep. by its Managing Partner, P. Govind Satyanarayana, S/o Mahalakshmi Naidu, Aged about 50 years, R/o Pendurthi, Visakhapatnam District. 64. Nataraju A/c DTS Screen -2, Rep. by its Managing Partner, P. Govind Satyanarayana, S/o Mahalakshmi Naidu, Aged about 50 years, R/o Pendurthi, Visakhapatnam District. 8 65. Theatre Ramachandra, A/c DTS Rep. by its Managing Partner, D.V.V. Gopala Raju, S/o Appala Raju, Aged about 55 years, R/o Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam District. 66. Parameswari Picture Palace A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, K. Surya Nageswara Rao, S/o Sanyasi Naidu, Aged about 60 years, R/o Yellamanchili, Visakhapatnam District. 67. Ramulamma A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, Ch.Naidu, Aged about 50 years, R/o Tagarapuvalasa, Visakhapatnam District. 68. Balaji Village Cinema, A/c DTS Screen-1 Rep. by its Managing Partner, P. Rama Rao, Aged about 52 years, R/o Sabbavaram, Visakhapatnam District. 69. Balaji Village Cinema A/c DTS, Screen - 2 Rep. by its Managing Partner, P. Rama Rao, Aged about 52 years, R/o Sabbavaram, Visakhapatnam District. 70. Venkata Vema A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, K. Ramesh, Aged about 48 years, R/o Vemulapudi, Visakhapatnam District. 71. Kanakaratna A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, T. Suresh Kumar, S/o Nalln Kumar Aged about 45 years, R/o Mudugula, Visakhapatnam District. 72. Ravi Sankar, A/c DTS Rep. by its Managing Partner, T. Veera Raju, S/o Late Kameswara Rao, Aged about 56 years, R/o Palasa, Srikakulam District. 73. Sri Uma Sankar A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, G. Anand Rao,S/o Narasimhulu, Aged about 60 years, R/o Kotturu, Srikakulam District. 74. Sri Gowari Sankar A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, G. Anand Rao, S/o Pentayya, Aged about 55 years, R/o Kotturu, Srikakulam District. 75. Bhaskar Rama Theatre, A/c DTS Rep. by its Managing Partner, P. Krishnada Swamy, S/o Sri Ramulu, R/o Palasa, Srikakulam District. 9 76. Surya Mahal A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, B.V. Satyanarayana, S/o Late Anjaneyulu, Aged about 50 years, R/o Srikakulam District. 77. Sunmax A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, P. Anand Rao, S/o Late Sanjeeva Rao, Aged about 50 years, R/o Srikakulam District. 78. Maruthi A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, P. Rama. Krishna, S/o Suryanarayana, Aged about 60 years, R/o Srikalculam District. 79. Kinnera Deluxe A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, P. Sobha Rani, W/o Prabhakar Rao, Aged about 55 years, R/o Srikakulam District. 80. Keerthana A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, P. Sabha Rani, W/o Prabhakara Rao, Aged about 55 years, R/o Srikakulam District. 81. Keerthika A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, P. Sobha Rani, W/o Prabhakara Rao, Aged about 55 years, R/o Srikalcula.m District. 82. Venkateswara A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, P. Sri Ram Murthy, S/o Ramulu, Aged about 50 years, R/o Palasa, Srikakulam District 83. Sri Varalakshmi A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, M. Chandra Rao, Aged about 52 years, R/o Heeramandalatn, Sriltalculam District. 84. Poorna A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, Poorna Chandra Roulu, S/o Lakkan Rowolu, R/o Ichapuram, Srikakulam District 85. Mahalakshini A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, K. Nageswara Rao, Aged about 50 years, R/o Kabiti, Srikakulam District. 86. Siva Krishna A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, L. Nageswara Rao, Aged about 50 years, R/o Kotabommali, Srikakulam District. 87. Rama Kala Mandir A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, P. Appala Swamy, S/o Surapa Naidu, R/o Palakonda, Srikakulam District. 10 88. Sri Sai Rama Kala Mandir A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, P. Appala Swarny Naidu, S/o Surapa Naidu, R/o Palakonda, Srikakulam District. 89. Sri Devi A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, J.J. Mohan Rao, Aged about 54 years, R/o Amudulavalasa, Srikakulam District. 90. S.V.C. Ramalakshmana A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, A. Suryanarayana, S/o Late Gunnaiah, Aged about 43 years, R/o Srikakulam, Srikakulam District. 91. Saptagiri A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, K. Surapa Naidu, S/o Sathyam Naidu, Aged about 50 years, R/o Chittivalasa, Vishakapatnarn District. 92. S.V.C. Likitha A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, P. Satyanarayana, Sic) Veeranna, R/o Sriharipuram, Vishakapatnam District. 93. Sri Leela Mahal A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, R.V. Suneetha , W/o R.V. Prasad, Rio Vizianagaram District. 94. Aditya Theatre A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, K. Ravindra Kumar, S/o Sirnhachalam, R/o Vizianagaram District. 95. Mourya. A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, M. Paidi Thalamma, W/o Appala Narasimham, Aged about 68. years, R/a Gopalapatnam, Visakhapatnam. District. 96. S.T.B.Ls Cine World Screen-1 and 2, Rep. by its Managing Partner, G. Veerabhadra Rao, Sic Sarnbasiva Rao, Aged about 50 years, R/o Madhurawada, Visakhapatnam District. 97. NCS Multiflex Screen 1, 2 and 3 A/c, Rep. by its Managing Partner, B.V. Srinivasulu, Sic Janardhan Rao, Aged about 52 years, Rio Vizianagaram Vizianagararn District. 11 98. CMR Central A/c Screen 1,2,3 and 4, Rep, by its Managing Partner, B.V. Srinivasulu, S/o Janardhan Rao, Aged about 52 years, R/o Visakhapatnam, Visakhapatnam District. 99. Kanya. A/c DTS Screen 1, Rep. by its Managing Partner, K. China Gurumurthy, Shp Late Devallu, Aged about 60 years, R/o Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam District. 100. Sri Kanya A/c DTS Screen 2 and 3, Rep. by its Managing Partner, K. China Gurumurthy, S/o Late Deviillu, Aged about 60 years, R/o Gajuwaka,, Visakhapatnam District. 101. . Muktas A/c DTS Screen 1,2 and 3, Rep. by its Managing Partner, K. Mahendra Reddy, Sto Venkata Reddy Aged about 60 years, R/o Visakhapatnam, Visakhapatnam District 102. Gopala Krishna A/c DTS, Rep, by its. Managing Partner, K. Satyanarayana Raju, S/o. Late Veeraju, Aged about 61 years, Rio Bhogapuram, Vizianagaram District. 103. T.B.R. Cinemas A/c DTS Screen 1 and 2, Rep. by its Managing Partner, T. Nitish, Aged about 55 years, R/o Bobbili, Vizianagaram District. 104. T.B.R. Cinemas A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, T. Nitish, Aged about 55 years, R/o Ramabhadrapuram, Vizianagararn District. 105. T.B.R. Cinemas A/c DTS Screen I and 11, Rep. by its Managing Partner, T. Nitish,. Aged about 55 years, R/o Parvathipuram, Vizianagaram District 106. Sri Venkateswara Delux A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, P. Sai Babu, Sto Subba Rao, Aged about 55 years, R/o Salur, Vizianagaram District. 107. Inox Chitralaya Screen 1,2,3,4 and 5 A/c, Rep. by its Managing Partner, B.V. Srinivasulu, Sic Janardhan Rao, Aged about 52 years, R/oyisakhapa.tnarn, Visakhapatnam District 12 108. Sea valley Vizag Varian Beach A/c Screen 1,2,3,4,5 and 6, Rep. by its Managing Partner, B.V. Srinivasulu, S19,Janardhan Rao, Aged about 52 years, R/o Visakhapatnam, Visakhapatnam District. 109. Sri Seethararnaiah Cine Complex A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, Y.Seetharamalah, Sic Late Seetharamaiah, Aged about 68 years, R/o Parawada, Visakhapatnam District. 110. Mohini 70 MM A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, K. Vamsi Kishore, S/o Late Ram Mohan Rao, Aged about. 55 years, R/o Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam District. 111. Mohini 35 MM A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, K. Vamsi Kishore, S/o Late Ram Mohan Rao, Aged about 55 years, R/o Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam District. 112. Mini Mohini A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, K. Vamsi Kishore, S/o Late Ram Mohan Rao, Aged about 55 years, R/o Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam District. 113. Cinepolls Screen 1,2,3,and 4 A/c, Rep. by its Managing Partner, K.N.V.S. Guru Murthy, S/o Late Ranga Rao, Aged about 55 years, R/o Madhurawada, Visakhapatnam District. 114. 1Durga Theatre A/c DTS., Rep. by its Managing Partner, P.S.N. Patrudu, S/o Patrudu Aged about 55 years, R/o Madhurawada, Visakhapatnam District. 115. Sri Satya A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, N. Subhanamanaya Raju, Shp Late Seetha Rama Raju, Aged about 50 years, R/o Nellimarla, Vizianagaram District. 116. N.C.S. Theatre A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, N. Srinivas,Narasirnha Murthy, Aged about 60 years, R/o Vizianagaram, Vizianagaram District 13 117. Sri Rama Krishna Talkies A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, A. Subhash, S/o Ananda Rao, Aged about 50 years, R/o Balijipeta, Vizianagaram District. 118. Sudarsan A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, S. Sudha.rani, W/o Venkatararn.ana, Aged about 55 years, R/o Tekkali, Srikakulam District . 119. Saraswati Mahal A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, N.V.V Gopal Raju, S/o Linga Raju, Aged about 61 years, R/o Srikakulam, Srikakulam District 120. Kalanjali DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, V.Sankar Rao, Aged about 51 years, R/o Ponduru, Srikakulam. District. 121. Venkataramana A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, K. Varahala Rao, Aged about 58 years, R/o Paidibhimavaram, Srikakulam District 122. K.V.R. Cinemas Screen I and II A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, K. Venkateswara Rao, S/o Suryanarayana, Aged about 65 years, R/o Ponduru, Srikakulam District. 123. Lakshmi A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, P. Nageswara Rao, S/o Late Pydithalli, Aged about 50 years, R/o Saluru, Vizianagaram District. 124. Sri Lakshmi A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, P. Nageswara Rao, S/o Late Pydithalli, Aged, about 50 years, Rio Saluru, Vizianagaram'District. 125. Sri Lakshmi Picture Palace A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, R.V.S.K. Ranga Rao, S/o R.V.G.S. Ranga Rao, Aged about 50 years, R/o Bobbili, Vizianagaram District. 126. Sai Ganapathi A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, T. Atchutha Valli, W/o Bha.skara Rao, Aged about 55 years, R/o Bobbili, Vizianagaram District 127. Padma. Sri Picture Palace A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, B. Mohan Rao, S/o Late Satyanarayana, Aged about 55 years, R/o Parvathipuram, Vizianagaram District. 14 128. Padmasri A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, G. Ramulu, Aged about 50 years, R/0 Makkuva, Vizianagaram District. 129. Gowtami Theatre Aiic DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, N. Venkayya Naidu, Sio Raja Rao, Aged about 50 years, R/o Payakaraopeta, Visakhapatna.m District. 130. Bangara Raju A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, J.V. Bangara Raju, Aged about 60 years, R/o Narsipatnam, Visakhapatnam District. 131. Raju A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, J.V. Bangara Raju, Aged about 60 years, R/o Narsipatnam, Visakhapatnam District. 132. Leela Mahal A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, RV. Chandra Mouli Prasad, S/o RVK Prasad, R/o Visakhapatnam ,Visakhapatnam District. 133. Raja Picture. Palace A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, T.Sanyasisetti Chetty, S/o Raja Rao, Aged about 50 years, Rio Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam District. 134. Sri Ravi Talkies A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, K. Eswara Rao, S/o Raja Rao, R/o Kothakota, Visakhapatnam District. 135. Swamy Satyanarayana A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, D. Raja Rao, Aged about 48 years, R/o K.D. Peta, Visakhapatnam District. 136. Hari Sankar A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, T. Vykunta Rao, S/o Kameswara Rao, Aged about 56 years, R/o Palasa, Srikalculam District. 137. Annapurna A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, P Vijaya Kumar Si() Nara Sirpha Murthy, Aged about 55 years, R/o Palasa, Srikakulam District, 138. Sri Venkata Gowari A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, G. Rajyalakshmi, W/o Late Gowari Naidu, Aged about 55 years, R/o Palakonda, Srikakulam District. 15 139. Sita Rama A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, C.V. Jaganadha Swamy, S/o Late Sri Ramulu, Aged about 60 years, R/o Razam, Srikakulam District, 140. Mini Sita Rama A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, C.V. Jaganadha Swamy, S/o Late Sri Ramulu, Aged about 60 years, R/o Razam, SrikakulamDistrict. 141. Venkateswara Mahal A/c DTS, Screen 1 and 2 Rep. by its Managing Partner, P. Veerabhadra Swamy,S/o Chandra Bhushanam Gupta, Aged about 50 years, R/o Narasannapeta, Srikakulam District. 142. Sri Lakshmi A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, V. Vykunta Rao, S/o Late Samba Murthy, Aged about 50 years, R/o Narasannapeta, Srikakulam District. 143. Rajeswari Kala Mandir A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, S. Ratna Bhusanam Gupta, S/o Ganapathi Rao, R/o Narasannapeta, Srikakulam District, 144. Sri Devi A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, B.Rama Bhai, S/o Ananda Rao, R/o Narasannapeta, Srikakulam District. 145. Siva Picture A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, V. Ramanadam, S/o Thota Rao, R/o Sompeta, Srikakulam District. 146. Manikanta Theatre A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, T. Yogeswara Rao, Sic) Late Ranga Rao, Aged about 60 years, R/o Ichapuram, Srikakulam. District. 147. SVC Apsara Picture Palace A/c ,DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, Ch. Kiran Kumar, S/o Satyanarayana, Aged about 50 years, R/o Razam, Srikakulam District. 148. SVC Sri Ramanjaneya P.P., Rep. by its Managing Partner, G. Babu Rao, Aged about 60 years, R/o Ranasthalam, Srikakulam District, 16 149. Ramakrishna A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, M. Seethapathi, S/o Hari Babu, Aged about 48 years, R/o Srikakulam District. 150. Sri Venkateswara A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, P. Venkateswara Rao, Aged about 52 years, R/o Ravikamatam, Vishalcapatnam District. 151. S.V.C. Sri Lakshmi A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, P. Prasad Rao, Aged about 58 years, R/o Payakaraopeta, Vishakapatnam District. 152. S.R.K. Chitra Mandir A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, B. Someswaramma, W/o Somi Naidu, R/o Payakaraopeta, Vishakapatnam District. 153. Sri Vasavi A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, G. Venkata Rarnayya, SR) Venkata Swamy, Aged about 50 years, R/o Bobbili, Vizianagaram District. 154. Sri Srinivasa A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, M. Sri Rama Murthy, Aged about 72 years, R/o Sompeta, Srikakulam District. 155. Sri Kranthi Theatre, Rep. by its Managing Partner, NRK Reddy, S/o Veeri Reddy, Aged about 58 years, R/o Visakhapatnam District. 156. S.V.C. Ranjani Multiplex, Rep. by its Managing Partner, G. Balakrishna, S/o Mama Raju, Aged about 51 years, R/o Vizianagaram, Vizianagaram District. 157. S.V.C. Siva Ranjani Multiplex, Rep. by its Managing Partner, G. Balakrishna, S/o Kama Raju, Aged about 51 years, R/o Vizianagaram, Vizianagaram District. 158. Jyothi Theatre, Rep. by its Managing Partner, A. Ravi Kumar, S/o Venkateswara Rao, Aged about 62 years, R/o Araku, Visakhapatnam District. 159. Sri Rama DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, Bhani K, Aged about 67 years, R/o Saluru, Vizianagaram District. 17 160. Kameswari DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, K. Hari Babu, Aged about 64 years, R/o Tallapalem, Visakhapatnam District. 161. Globex A/c DTS, Screens 1 to 5 and 6 Rep. by its Managing Partner, A. Prasad Rao, S/o A. Nageswara Rao, Aged 55 years, R/o Mindi Village, Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam District. 162. Parameswari Picture Palace A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, Y.Seetha ramaiah S/o Late seethe ramaiah,Aged about 54 years, R/o Kancharapalem, VisalchapatnamVisalchapatnam District. 163. Maheswari A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner Y,Karunakar S/o Achuta Rao Aged about 56 years R/o Devarapalle ,Visakhapatnam District. 164. Lakshmi Narasimha A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner M.Surya Rao S/o Late Nara Simha Murthy Aged about 50 years R/o Thimmapuram, Visakhapatnam District. 165. S.T.B.L. Kala Mander A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner. G. Venkanna Dora, S/o Late Ram babu Aged about 50 years, R/o P.Dharamavaram, Visakhapatnam District. 166. Sri Kanya Theater A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, K. Appala Raju, S/o Late Narasimha Murthy, Aged about 55 years, R/o Makavara palem, Visakhapatnam District 167. See valley Varun Beach A/c Screen -6, Rep. by Its Managing Partner, B.V. Srinivasulu, S/o Janardhan Rao, Aged about 52 years, R/o Visakhapatnam, Visakhapatnam District. 168. Tulja Bhavani Cinema A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, M.Satyanarayana, S/o Late Ramaiah Aged about 55 years, R/o Kasimkota, Visakhapatnam District. 169. Surya Mathal A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner M Rama Rao Aged about 53 years R/o Gara, Srikakulam District. 18 170. Mahendra Theatre A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, K.Prabhakar, Aged about 50 years, R/o Mandasa, Srikakulam District. 171. Sri Bhavani Theater Screen 1 and 2 A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, K.Marali Mohan, S/o Krishna Mohan, Aged about 55 years, R/o Tekkalii, Srikakulam District 172. Ashok A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, A.Ananda Rao, S/o Darama Rao, Aged about 53 years, R/o Kaviti, Srikakulam District. 173. Tirumala A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, V.Parvateseam, Aged about 56 years, R/o Tekkali, Srikakulam District. 174. Sri Lakshmi Narasimha A/c DTS, Rep. by its Managing Partner, J.Jyothi W/o Venkata Rao Aged about 52 years, R/o Jami, Vizianagaram District. 175. Geetha Apsara A/C DTC, Rey by its Managing Partner D.R.K Reddy S/o Laxma Reddi Aged about 56 years, Rajahmundry, East Godavari District 176. Swamy A/C DTS, Rey by its Managing Partner P. Ayyanna S/o Krishnanda Rao Rajahmundry, East Godavari District 177. Urvasi Complex A/C DTS,, Rep by its Managing Partner R.Venkateswara Rao S/o Tatalu, Rajahmundry, East Godavari Dist. 178. Surya and Surya Mini A/c DTS, Rep by its Managing Partner M.Sita Rama Raju S/o Surapa Raju, Aged about 60 years, Rajahmundry, East Godavari Dist. 179. Syamala A/c DTS, Rep by its Managing Partner D.Suresh Babu S/o Rama Naidu, Aged about 60 years, Rajahmundry, East Godavari Dist. 180. Paja A/c DTS, Rep by its Managing Partner N.Sheshagiri Rao, Aged about 56 years, Rajahmundry, East Godavari Dist. 181. Sai Krishna A/c DTS, Rep by its Managing Partner A.Anuradha Devi W/o Satyanaryana, Aged about 40 years, Rajahmundry, East Godavari Dist. 19 182. Siva Jyothi A/c DTS, Rep by its Managing Partner K.Appala Swami Naidu, Aged about 45 years, Rajahmundry, East Godavari Dist. 183. Kumari A/c DTS, Rep by its Managing Partner D.R.K.Reddi S/o Laxma Reddi, Aged about 61 years, Rajahmundry, East Godavari Dist. 184. V.S.Mahal A/C DTS, Rep by its Managing Partner J.K.Rama Krishna, Aged about 61 years, Namavaram, East Godavari Dist. 185. Devi Multiplex A/C DTS Screen 1, Rep by its Managing Partner D.Suresh Babu S/o Rama Naidu, Aged about 56 years, Kakinada, East Godavari Dist. 186. Devi Multiplex A/c DTS Screen 2, Rep by its Managing Partner D.Suresh Babu S/o Rama Naidu, Aged about 56 years, Kakinada, East Godavari Dist. 187. Devi Multiplex A/c DTS Screen 3, Rep by its Managing Partner D.Suresh Babu S/o Rama Naidu, Aged about 56 years, Kakinada, East Godavari Dist. 188. C and C Complex,, Rep by its Managing Partner A.Anuradha Devi W/o Satyanarayana, aged about 58 years, Kakinada, East Godavari Dist. 189. Padma Priya Complex,, Rep by its Managing Partner V.S.S.V.Subramanyam S/o Pattabi Ramayya, Kakinada, East Godavari Dist. 190. Tirumala A/c DTS,, Rep by its Managing Partner G.Veerraju S/o Reddayya, Kakinada, East Godavari Dist. 191. Mayuri A/c DTS,, Rep by its Managing Partner N.Rambabu S/o Venkat Reddi, Kakinada, East Godavari Dist. 192. Satya Gowri,, Rep by its Managing Partner M.Rama Rao S/o Satti Reddi, Kakinada, East Godavari Dist. 193. Venkata Rama A/c DTS,, Rep by its Managing Partner A. Satyanarayana Amalapuram, East Godavari Dist. 29. Shekar Complex Screen 1, Rep by its Managing Partner N.Venkata Raju, aged about 55 years, Amalapuram, East Godavari Dist. 20 194. Shekar Complex Screen 2,, Rep by its Managing Partner N.Venkata Raju, aged about 55 years, Amalapuram, East Godavari Dist. 195. V.P.C. Complex Screen 1,, Rep by its Managing Partner N.Venkata Raju, aged about 55 years, Amalapuram, East Godavari Dist. 196. V.P.C. Complex Screen 2,, Rep by its Managing Partner N.Venkata Raju, aged about 55 years, Amalapuram, East Godavari Dist. 197. Satyasri Complex,, Rep by its Managing Partner Ch.Rambabu, aged about 58 years, Mandapeta, East Godavari Dist. 198. Raja Ratna Complex A/c DTS, Rep by its Managing Partner V.Veerraju, aged about 59 years, Mandapeta, East Godavari Dist. 199. Vijayaya Mahal A/C DTS, Rep by its Managing Partner D.Suresh Babu S/o Rama Naidu, Mandapeta, East Godavari Dist. 200. Venkata Naryana Picture Palace,, Rep by its Managing Partner D.Satyavati W/o Surya Rao, Malkipuram, East Godavari Dist. 201. Padmaja A/c DTS,, Rep by its Managing Partner Y.V.N.Padma Raju S/o Laxmana Rao, Malkipuram, East Godavari Dist. 202. Venugopala Picture Palace,, Rep by its Managing Partner M.V.V.Satyanarayan Murty, aged 57 years, Lakkavaram, East Godavari Dist. 203. Venkateswara A/c DTS, Rep by its Managing Partner V.Venkata Rao, aged about 56 years, Tatipaka, East Godavari Dist. 204. Annapurna A/c DTS,, Rep by its Managing Partner B.V.S.Rama Rao, age 48 years, Tatipaka, East Godavari Dist. 205. Laxmi Narayana, Rep by its Managing Partner S.V.V.S.S.Sai Krishna S/o Laxminarayana, Kothapeta, East Godavari Dist. 21 206. Akshara, Complex A/C DTS, Rep by its Managing Partner T.Suryanarayana Reddi, aged about 51 years, Ravulapalem, East Godavari Dist. 207. Padmasri A/c Theatre,, Rep by its Managing Partner D.Nagi Reddi, aged about 55 years, Ravulapalem, East Godavari Dist. 208. Sri Krishna Talkies,, Rep by its Managing Partner D.Krishna Rao, aged about 65 years, Mummidivaram, East Godavari Dist. 209. Sri Laxmi A/c Theatre,, Rep by its Managing Partner Y.Veerayya, aged about 59 years, Draksharam, East Godavari Dist. 210. Annapurna A/c, Rep by its Managing Partner T.Hari, aged about 63 years, Ramachandrapuram, East Godavari Dist. 211. Kishore Talkies,, Rep by its Managing Partner Suresh rao, aged about 55 years, Ramachandrapuram, East Godavari Dist. 212. Venkata Surya A/c DTS,, Rep by its Managing Partner T.Chanti Babu, aged about 58 years, Yeleswaram, East Godavari Dist. 213. J.V.R.Screen 1,, Rep by its Managing Partner J.Mani Babu, aged about 50 years, Jaggampeta, East Godavari Dist. 214. J.V.R.Screen 2,, Rep by its Managing Partner J.Mani Babu, aged about 50 years, Jaggampeta, East Godavari Dist. 215. Venkateswara A/c DTS,, Rep by its Managing Partner D.Rama Rao, aged about 52 years, Pitampura, East Godavari Dist. 216. Sri Satya A/c, Rep by its Managing Partner D.Srinivas, aged about 42 years, Pitampura, East Godavari Dist. 217. Lalitha A/c DTS,, Rep by its Managing Partner Lalita Babu, aged about 62 years, Peddapuram, East Godavari Dist, 22 218. Venkata Surya A/c DTS,, Rep by its Managing Partner Ch.China Veera Swami, aged about 65 years, Kadiyam, East Godavari Dist. 219. Surya Rama A/c DTS Screen 1,, Rep by its Managing Partner G.Pedababu, aged about 62 years, Krilampudi, East Godavari Dist. 220. Surya Rama A/c DTS Screen 2,, Rep by its Managing Partner G.Pedababu, aged about 62 years, Krilampudi, East Godavari Dist. 221. Govinda Mahal A/C Theater,, Rep by its Managing Partner Suresh Babu, aged about 56 years, Gollaprollu, East Godavari Dist. 222. Navayuga Theater,, Rep by its Managing Partner G.Gowri Shankar, aged about 61 years, Chintoor, East Godavari Dist. 223. Satya Gowri A/c DTS,, Rep by its Managing Partner Satyanarayana, aged about 60 years, Anaparthy, East Godavari Dist. 224. Satyanarayana A/c DTS,, Rep by its Managing Partner A.S.N.Murty, aged about 58 years, Kattipudi, East Godavari Dist. 225. Geetha Balaji,, Rep by its Managing Partner Venkata Swami S/o Murthy, Sitanagaram, East Godavari Dist. 226. Srinivasa A/c, Rep by its Managing Partner Srinivasa Rao S/o Rambabu, G. Mamidada, East Godavari Dist. 227. Fortuner 4 A/C Screen 1and2, Rep by its Managing Partner Ramesh Babu, aged about 59 years, Rajanagaram, East Godavari Dist. 228. Srinivasa Theater,, Rep by its Managing Partner Rama Rao, aged about 59 years, Gokavaram, East Godavari Dist. 229. Rajaveni and Krishnaveni A/C DTS, Rep by its Managing Partner T. Ramu Aged 63 years, Jaggampet, East Godavari District. 230. Sri Rama A/C DTS, Rep by its Managing Partner C. Suryanaryana S/o Sree Rama Murthy Aged about 68 years, Tuni, East Godavari District. 23 ...Petitioners AND 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep by its Principal Secretary Home Department, Secretariate Buildings, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District. 2. The Joint Collector, Vizianagaram at Vizianagaram District. 3. The Joint Collector, Srikakulam at Srikakulam District. 4. The Joint Collector, Visakhapatnam at Visakhapatnam District 5. The Joint Collector, at Kakinada, 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 pleased to issue any writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of mandamus declaring the G.O.Ms.No.35 Home (General.A) Department dated 8.4.2021 issued by the 1st respondent as illegal, arbitrary and violation of Article 14 and 19 (1) (g) of the Constitution of India and the orders passed in WP.No. 20656 of 2011 dated 25.9.2012 and to consequently set aside the same and to pass IA NO: 1 OF 2021 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 permit the petitioner to run their theatres as per the rates prevailing prior to passing of impugned order (as per previous rates) in respect of new movie Pushpa releasing soon and to pass Counsel for the Petitioners: VUYYURU LAKSHMANA RAO Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR HOME The Court made the following order: 24 THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE VENKATA JYOTHIRMAI PRATAPA WRIT PETITION NO: 29635 OF 2021 ORDER: This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India with the following prayer for: “…pleased to issue any writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of mandamus declaring the G.O.Ms.No.35 Home (General.A) Department dated 8.4.2021 issued by the 1st respondent as illegal, arbitrary and violation of Article 14 and 19 (1) (g) of the Constitution of India and the orders passed in WP.No. 20656 of 2011 dated 25.9.2012 and to consequently set aside the same and to pass….” 2. Heard Sri Lakshman Rao Vuyyuru, learned Counsel for the petitioners and Sri V.Farooq, learned Assistant Government Pleader for Home for the respondents. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioners would submit that the relief has become infructuous in this matter. 4. Learned Assistant Government Pleader is in attendance. 5. Recording the same, the Writ Petition is dismissed as infructuous. No order as to costs. As a sequel thereto, miscellaneous petitions pending, if any, shall stand closed. _________________________________________ Dr. JUSTICE VENKATAJYOTHIRMAI PRATAPA Date: 17.10.2025 KKV 25 HON’BLE DR. JUSTICE VENKATA JYOTHIRMAI PRATAPA W.P.No.29635 of 2021 Dated.17.10.2025 KKV