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2025 DAILYLAW 4521 (AP)

K. Chandran, v. The State of Andhra Pradesh,

WP/1946/2024 · 2025-08-12

Tarlada Rajasekhar Rao

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APHC010033402024 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: 1946 OF 2024 Between: 1. K. Chandran, S/o. Kandappa Reddy, Aged about 69 Years, Occ- Agriculturist, R/o. H. No. 1/100, Dhravupathi Amman Kovil Street, S.S.B. Peta village, Pitchatoor Mandal, Chittoor District. 2. V. Yesudas,, S/o. T. Vajram, Aged about 51 Years, Occ- Agriculturist, R/o. No. 1-12, S.S.B. Peta Village, Pitchatoor Mandal, Chittoor District. ...Petitioners AND 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Revenue Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District. 2. The District Collector, Chittoor, Chittoor District. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tirupati, Chittoor District, 4. The Tahsildar, Pitchatoor Mandal, Chittoor District. 5. K Ramadass S/o Late Munaswamy Naidu, Aged about 58 years, Occ Agriculture, Resident of Hunumanthapuram, H/o Samshad Bahapur Peta, Karani Post, Pitchatoor Mandal, Tirupati, Tirupati District. 6. Smt J Rani W/o J V Ramanaiah Naidu, Aged about 61 years. Resident of Hunumanthapuram H/o Samshad Bahapur Peta, Karani Post, Pitchatoor Mandal, Tirupati, Tirupati District. (RR 5 and 6 are impleaded as per the Court's Order dt. 10.04.2025 in I.A.No.02 of 2024) ...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, or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents 2 to 4 in not considering »sthe representation of the petitioners dated 07.10.2023 for grant of House Site Pattas to the petitioners in Sy. No. 196, 197, 198 and 199 of S.S.B. Peta Village, Pitchatoor Mandal, Chittoor district is illegal, arbitrary and violative of principles of natural justice and violation of directive principles of State policy and consequently direct the Respondents to consider the case of the petitioners for grant of House Site Pattas in pursuance of the representation of the petitioners dated 07.10.2023 and to pass such pass such other or further orders as this Honble court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. (Prayer is amended as per the CO dt.30.07.2024 vide orders passed in lA No.3of 2024) lA NO: 1 OF 2024 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 2 to 4 to consider the representation of the petitioners dated 07.10.2023 for grant of House Site Pattas for Houseless Poor in the village under Indiramma Housing Scheme over the lands situated in Sy. No. 196, 197, 198 86 199 of S.S.B. Peta Village, Pitchatoor Mandal, Chittoor district pending disposal of the Writ petition before this Hon’ble court. Counsel for the Petitioners: SRI G M SWAMULU Counsel for the Respondent Nos. 1 to 4: GP FOR REVENUE Counsel for the Respondent Nos. 5 and 6: A CHANDRAIH NAIDU The Court made the following order: THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE TARLADA RAJASEKHAR RAO WRIT PETITION No. 1946 of 2024 ORDER: The present Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the following relief/s: “pleased to issue a Writ, or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of mandamus declaring the action of the respondents 2 to 4 in not considering the representation of the petitioners dated 07.10.2023 for grant of House Site Pattas to the petitioners in Sy.No.196, 197, 198 and 199 of S.S.B. Peta Village, Pitchatoor Mandal, Chittoor district is illegal, arbitrary and violative of principles of natural justice and violation of directive principles of State policy and consequently direct the Respondents to consider the case of the petitioners for grant of House Site Pattas in pursuance of the representation o the petitioners dated 07.10.2023 and to pass such other or further orders.... On careful reading of the affidavit, it is asserted that the 2. petitioners herein filed appiication/representation for grant of house sites particularly over the lands situated in Sy.No.196, 197 198 & 199 of S.S.B. Peta Village, Pitchatoor Mandal, Chittoor District. Learned counsel for the respondents would submit that 3. there is a dispute with regard to the land in the above said survey 2 ■ hP numbers. Therefore, the petitioner cannot seek direction to consider the representation for allotment of house site in that particular survey numbers. After considering the arguments of both sides, the Writ Petition is disposed of directing the petitioners to submit fresh representation to the concerned authorities for allotment of house sites within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of the order. On filing such representation, the respondents are directed to examine and pass appropriate orders and communicate the same to the petitioners within a period of six weeks there from, costs. No As-a sequel, interlocutory applications, if any pending shall stand closed. Sd/-A VIJAVA BABU ASSISTANT REGISTRAR SECTION OFFICER //TRUE COPY// To, 1. The Principal Secretary, Revenue Department, State Pradesh, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravathi, Guntur District. 2. The District Collector, Chittoor, Chittoor District. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tirupati, Chittoor District, 4. The Tahsildar, Pitchatoor Mandal, Chittoor District. 5. One CC to Sri. A Chandraih Naidu Advocate [OPUC] 6. One CC to Sri. G M Swamulu Advocate [OPUC] 7. TwoCCsto GP for Revenue High Court of Andhra Pradesh [OUT] 8. Two CD Copies GSC of Andhra \ HIGH COURT DATED;13/08/2025 ORDER WP NO. 1946 OF 2024 19 SEP 20?5 ntSectio m] CO' O' ★ I41 DISPOSING THE WP WITHOUT COSTS