APHC010497982025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) FRIDAY,THE NINETEENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY WRIT PETITION NOS: 255^4, 25590. 25594. 25598, 25602. 25605, 25607. 25609. 25652. 25663 OF 2025 WRIT PETITION NO: 25584 OF 2025 Between: G Sujatha, w/o D.Venkateswarlu working as Secondary Grade teacher, aged about 47 years, presently at MPP School, Ramatheerdam.Vidavalur, Mandal, Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh. ...Petitioner AND 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Represented by its Principal Secretary School Education Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi. 2. The Commissioner, School Education Department, Amaravati. 3. The District Educational Officer, SPSR Nellore 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 a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in not considering the petitioners request for transfer from CPS, Bajithota, Nellore Urban Mandal SPSR Nellore, AP on medical grounds, despite submission of a detailed representation dated 01.10.2024 as illegal, arbitrary, and violative of Articles .14 and 21 of the Constitution of India. 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 forthwith consider and dispose of the petitioner’s representation/application dated 01.10.2024 for transfer, pending disposal of the writ petition. Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI SRIPATHI RAVI TEJA Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR SERVICES II APHC010498142025 WRIT PETITION NO: 25590 OF 2025 Between: K S Chari Prasad Rao, S/o K Krishnamurthi, aged about 51 presently working as Second Grade Teacher, at MPPS (AA) Chandaluru village, Darsi Mandal, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh. years, ...Petitioner AND 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Represented by its Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi. 2. The Commissioner, School Education Department, Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati. 3. The District Educational Officer, Kurnool 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 issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in not considering the petitioners request for transfer MPPS (AA) Chandaluru village, Darsi Mandal, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh to MPPS (HE) Adusumalli, Prachur Mandal, Prakasam District on medical grounds, despite submission of a detailed representation dated 30.09.2024, as illegal, arbitrary, and violative of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India. 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 forthwith consider and dispose of the petitioner’s representation/application dated 30.09.2024 for transfer, pending disposal of the writ petition and pass Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI G.SAI LOCHAN Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR SERVICES II APHC010498092025 WRIT PETITION NO: 25594 OF 2025 Between: N.V Krishna Prasad, S/o N.V.Krishnaiah, aged about 56 presently working as Physical Education Teacher (P.E.T.), at ZPP High School, Varagali, Chillakur Mandal, Tirupathi District, Combined S.P.S.R.Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh. years. ...Petitioner AND 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Represented by its Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi. 2. The Commissioner, School Education Department, Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati. 3. The District Educational Officer, Combined S.P.S.R. Nellore 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 issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the in not considering the petitioners request for transfer MPPS (AA) Chandaluru village, Darsi Mandal, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh to MPPS (HE) Adusumalli, Prachur medical grounds, despite submission of a detailed representation dated 16.10.2025, as illegal, arbitrary, and violative of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India. Mandal, Prakasam District on 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 forthwith consider and dispose of the petitioner’s dated 16.10.2025 for transfer, pending respondents to representation/ application disposal of the writ petition. Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI G.SAI LOCHAN Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR SERVICES II APHC010498442025 WRIT PETITION NO: 25598 OF ?07fi Between: S Girija, W/o P.Rama Krishnaiah, aged about 51 working as School Assistant (Biology), at ZP High School, PeddaOopana Palli of Kuppam Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh years, presently ...Petitioner AND 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Represented by its Principal Secretary School Education Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi. The Commissioner, School Education Department, Andhra Pradesh Amaravati. The District Educational Officer, Chittoor District. 2. 3. ...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, order, or direction, more particularly one in the nature of Mandamus, declaring the action of the respondents in not considering the petitioner's request for transfer from ZP High School, Pedda Gopana palli Chittoor District to ZP High School Mangalam Trends, Tiupati Mandal, Tirupati District or any retirement vacant place or Arising vacancy in Tirupati surrounding Mandals on Spouse grounds, despite submission of a detailed representation dated 17.10.2024as illegal, arbitrary, and violative of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India. 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 forthwith consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation/application dated 17.10.2024 for transfer, pending disposal of the writ petition. Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI VEERAPU ROHITH Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR SERVICES II APHC010497892025 WRIT PETITION NO: 25602 OF 2025 Between: A V Kalyana Bharathi, out Slyears, assistant (Hindi), At ZPHS Gunapadu, Chittamur Mandal, SPSR Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh Presently working as School ...Petitioner AND 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Represented by its Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi. 2. The Commissioner, School Education Department, Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati. 3. The District Educational Officer, SPSR Nellore 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 issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in not considering the petitioner's request for transfer from MPP School Gadeladinne sc to any retirement vacancy in Buchireddypalem Mandal on medical grounds, despite submission of a detailed representation dated 17.10.2024 as illegal, arbitrary, and violative of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India. 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 forthwith consider and dispose of the petitioner’s representation/application dated 17.10.2024 for transfer, pending disposal of the writ petition. Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI VEERAPU ROHITH Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR SERVICES II APHC010497952025 WRIT PETITION NO: 25605 OF 2025 Between: D Venkateswarlu, S/o Masthanaiah, aged about 48 working as Secondary GradeTeacher, Pamulavaripalem, Indukurpet, Pradesh. years, presently MPP School, District, Andhra at Mandal, Nellore ...Petitioner AND The State of Andhra Pradesh, Represented by its Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi. The Commissioner, School Education Department, Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati. The District Educational Officer, SPSR Nellore District. 1. 2. 3. ...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, order, or direction, more particularly one in the nature of Mandamus, declaring the action of the respondents in not considering the petitioner's request for transfer from MCPS, A.C.Nagar, Nellore Urban Mandal SPSR Nellore, AP on medical detailed representation dated grounds, despite submission of 01.10.2024 as illegal, arbitrary, and violative of Articles 14 and 21 of a the Constitution of India. 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 Direct the respondents to forthwith consider and dispose of the petitioner’s presentation/application dated 01.10.2024 for transfer, pending disposal of the writ petition. Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI G.SAI LOCHAN Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR SERVICES II APHC010498102025 WRIT PETITION NO: 25607 OF 2025 Between: N Bhulakshmi, W/o K. Venugopal Reddy, aged about 45 presently working as SA (Maths), at ZPHS, Mudaramdoddi, V.kota Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. years. ...Petitioner AND 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Represented by its Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi. 2. The Commissioner, School Education Department, Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati. 3. The District Educational Officer, Chittoor 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 Issue a writ, order, or direction, more particularly one in the writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the respondents in not considering the petitioners request for transfer from ZPHS, Mudaramdoddi, V.Kota Mandal, Chittoor District to ZPHS, on medical grounds, despite Vepagunta, Puttur Mandal, Tirupati District, submission of a detailed representation dated 05/10/2025, as illegal, arbitrary, and violative of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India. 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 forthwith consider and dispose of the petitioner’s representation/application dated 05/10/2025 for transfer, pending disposal of the writ petition. Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI BINDU VEGIRAJU Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR SERVICES II APHC010498422025 WRIT PETITION NO: 25609 OF 2025 Between: N K Usha Rani, S/o N.V.Krishnaiah, aged about 56 years, presently working as Physical Education Teacher (P.E.T.) at ZPP High School, Varagali, Chillakur Mandal, Tirupathi District S.P.S.R.NeUore District Andhra Pradesh, Combined ...Petitioner AND The State of Andhra Pradesh, Represented by its Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi. The Commissioner, School Education Department, Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati. The District Educational Officer, Chottoor District. 1. 2. 3. ...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, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in not considering the petitioners request that, kindly consider my medical condition grounds and issue favourable transfer orders from ZPHS(Boys) Ramakuppam, Ramakuppam Mandal to any clear vacancy in ZPHS Tirupati rural or Urban, Renigunta Mandal or Municipal Schools in Tirupati Rural or Urban in Tirupati District dated 21.09.2024, as illegal, arbitrary, and violative of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India. 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 forthwith consider and dispose of the representation/application dated 21.09.2024 for transfer, pending disposal of the writ petition. Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI SRIPATHI RAVI TEJA Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR SERVICES II petitioner’s APHC010420002025 WRIT PETITION NO: 25652 OF 2025 Between: G Syamalamma, W/o K.Rajendra Prasad, aged about 57 years, presently working as School Assistant (Biology) (designation), at Z.P.H. School, Errapapireddy Gari Palli, Pulicherla Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. ...Petitioner AND 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Represented by its Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi. The Commissioner, School Education Department, Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati. The District Educational Officer, Chittoor District. 2. 3. ...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 Issue a writ, order, or direction, more particularly one in the nature of Mandamus, declaring the action of the respondents in not considering the petitioners request for transfer from Z.P.H.S Errapapireddygari Pulicharla Mandalam to ZPHS Tummtalagunta or Z P H S Mangalam trends, Tirupati Rural, Tirupati Dist, Andhra Pradesh on medical grounds, despite submission of a detailed representation dated 27-09-2024, as illegal, arbitrary, and violative of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India. 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 direct the respondents to forthwith consider and dispose of the petitioner’s Palli representation/application date 27-09- 2024 for transfer, pending disposal of the writ petition. Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI VEERAPU ROHITH Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR SERVICES II APHC010420202025 WRIT PETITION NO: 25663 OF 2025 Between: K Vijayalakshmi,, W/o D.Manohar, aged about 50 years. Presently working as School Assistant (Hindi), At ZPHS Pannur, Vijayapuram Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh ...Petitioner AND 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Represented by its Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi. 2. The Commissioner, School ,Andhra Pradesh,Amatavathi 3. The District Educational, Officer, Chittoor 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 issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the in the nature respondents in not ZPHS Pannur, considering the petitioner’s request for transfer from Vijayapuram Mandal, Chittoor district to any of the retirement or arising vacancies in and around Tirupati rural and urban Mandals in Tirupati District on medical and spouse grounds, despite submission of a detailed representation dated 28.009.2024, as illegal, arbitrary, and violative of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India. 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 forthwith consider and dispose of the petitioner’s representation/application dated 29.08.204 for transfer, pending disposal of the writ petition. Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI BANDA SAI SAMPATH KUMAR Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR SERVICES II The Court made the following Common order: APHC010497982025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3460] FRIDAY,THE NINETEENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY WRIT PETITION NOs: 25584, 25590, 25594, 25598, 25602, 25605, 25607, 25609, 25652 and 25663 of 2025 W.P.No.25584 of 2025 Between: G Sujatha ...PETITIONER AND The State Of Andhra Pradesh and Others ...RESPONDENT(S) Counsel for the Petitioner: 1.SRIPATHI RAVI TEJA Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1.GP FOR SERVICES II The Court made the following: THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY WRIT PETITION NOs: 25584, 25590. 25594, 25598, 25602, 25605, 25607. 25609, 25652 and 25663 of 2025 COMMON ORDER: The batch of Writ Petitions was filed declaring the action of Respondents in not considering the Petitioners’ request for transfer on medical grounds despite submission of detailed representations as illegal and arbitrary. As the issue in these writ petitions is common, with the 2. consent of the learned counsel, the writ petitions are disposed of by a common order at the stage of admission itself. Petitioners are working as Secondary Grade Teachers in schools and were initially transferred in March, 2024. 3 various not relieved due to intervening However, they were circumstances. Then, the Petitioners filed W.P.No.14196 of 2025 and batch seeking for a direction to relieve them pursuant to the orders of transfer. The said batch of writ petitions was dismissed by this Court on 14.07.2025. The Writ Appeal filed thereon being 3 W,A.No.746 of 2024 was closed as new Transfer Rules were formulated in the year 2025 and the Petitioners opted to exercise their options in the general transfers conducted in May, 2025. The grievance of the Petitioners is that though they 4. had exercised their options in the general transfers conducted in June, 2025 hoping that their cases would be considered taking note of the medical and familial issues. However, the Petitioners could not be posted at places of their preference opted. 5. Learned Senior Counsel Sri C.Raghu, appearing through virtual mode on behalf of Petitioners submits that considering the nature of medical and familial issues faced by the Petitioners sought for consideration of their cases under the Andhra Pradesh State Teachers (Regulation of Transfers) Rules, 2025 framed under G.O.Ms.No.22 dated 20.05.2025. Learned Senior Counsel for the Petitioners further submits that the Petitioners are unaware of the Rules, to seek their grievance within the time specified before the Grievance Committee 4 Sri E. Sambasiva Pratap, learned Additional Advocate 6. General, would submit that the cases of the Petitioners were considered as per the options exercised and have been posted at the places of their preference and in the absence of any vindictive approach by the Respondents, the It was further writ petitions cannot be maintained contended that the cases of the Petitioners were considered in the year 2024 and their request for transfers was rejected. The further submission is that there has to be a closure to the plea of transfers and the Petitioners cannot keep on agitating till they are posted at a place of their choice. This Court had perused the orders of rejection passed 7. and it is more on factual scenario at that point of time i.e. with regard to the administration issues, but there is no reference to the grounds on which the Petitioners are seeking transfers i.e. medical, family and other grounds. Having heard the respective counsel, without going into the genuineness of the claims of the Petitioners, the writ petitions are disposed of with the following directions; 8. (a) The Petitioners are directed to submit their applications to the State Level Grievance Committee as 5 provided under Rule 18 of the A.P. State Teachers (Regulation of Transfers) Rules, 2025 within a period of four weeks from today. (b) On receipt of the same, the State Level Grievance Committee shall examine the grievances of the Petitioners on merits and take appropriate decision, if the claims of the Petitioners are found to be genuine. (c) No orders as to costs As a sequel, miscellaneous petitions, pending if any, shall stand closed. Sd/- A VIJAYA BABU ASSISTANT REGISTRAR //TRUE COPY// V SECTION OFFICER To, 1. The Principal Secretary, School Education Department, State of Andhra Pradesh, Secretariat, Velagapudi. 2. The Commissioner, School Education Department, Amaravati. Andhra Pradesh, 3. The District Educational, Officer, Chittoor District. 4. The District Educational Officer, SPSR Nellore District. 5. The District Educational Officer Kurnool District. 6. One CC to Sri. G.Sai Lochan Advocate [OPUC] 7. One CC to Sri. Banda Sai Sampath Kumar Advocate 8. One CC to Sri. Veerapu Rohith Advocate [OPUC] 9. One CC to Sri. Sripathi Ravi Teja Advocate [OPUC] One CC to Sri. Bindu Vegiraju Advocate [OPUC] Two CCs to GP for Services II, High Court of Andhra [OPUC] 10. 11. Pradesh [OUT] 12. Two CD copies GSC A HIGH COURT DATED:19/09/2025 COWIMON ORDER WP NOS. 25584, 25590, 25594, 25598, 25602, 25605 25607, 25609, 25652, 25663 OF 2025 ^ I <1 OCT 2025 )!;) ^Js^Jyirent SectioaX*^ disposing the WPS WITHOUT COSTS