APHC010108612024 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI WP(PIL) NO: 55 of 2024 along with WP.Nos.19432, 24050, 24405, 24960 & 24963 of 2024 Bench Sr.No:- 13 to 13.5 [3584] 1. WP(PIL).No.55 of 2024: V Ramesh Chandra Varma ...Petitioner Vs. The Union of India and Others ...Respondent(s) 2. WP.No.19432 of 2024: Gubbala Venkata Srinivas ...Petitioner Vs. The State of Andhra Pradesh and Others ...Respondent(s) 3. WP.No.24050 of 2024: K V Subramanyeswara Rao and Others ...Petitioner(s) Vs. The State of AP and Others ...Respondent(s) 4. WP.No.24405 of 2024: Javvadi Pattabhi Rama Rao and Others ...Petitioner(s) Vs. The State of Andhra Pradesh and Others ...Respondent(s) 2 HCJ & CGR, J WP(PIL)_55_2024 & batch 5. WP.No.24960 of 2024: Ponakala Ganesh ...Petitioner Vs. The State of AP and Others ...Respondent(s) 6. WP.No.24963 of 2024: Saripella Subba Raju and Others ...Petitioner(s) Vs. The State of Andhra Pradesh and Others ...Respondent(s) CORAM : THE CHIEF JUSTICE LISA GILL SRI JUSTICE CHALLA GUNARANJAN DATE : 1st October, 2026 Present : Advocate for Petitioner(s) : Mr Mangena Sree Rama Rao – WP(PIL).Nos.55 of 2024, WP.No.19432, 24405, 24960 of 2024 Mr A Satya Prasad, Senior Counsel with U D Jai Bhima Rao – WP.No.24050 of 2024 Mr K Chidambaram, Senior Counsel with Mr Yaswanth Gade – WP.No.24963 of 2024 Advocate(s) for Respondent(s) : Mr T B L Murthy representing Mr C V R Rudra Prasad (Central Govt., Counsel), Mr T Vishnu Teja (Spl.GP) 3 HCJ & CGR, J WP(PIL)_55_2024 & batch LISA GILL, CJ: Prayer in WP(PIL).No.55 of 2024 reads as under: “..to issue a writ, order, or a direction, more particularly one in the nature of writ of MANDAMUS declaring the action of the Respondent-State of Andhra Pradesh in not providing its share of 25% to the Kotipalli Narsapur Project or alternatively not choosing another alignment for reducing the land acquisition cost for laying of the proposed Kotipalli-Narsapur Railway line in between Magam village, Amalapuram to Narsapur and also reducing the acquisition of fertile lands in Konaseema region, Amalapuram District as illegal, irregular, arbitrary and also offends Art.14, 21 of Indian Constitution and offends the Legitimate Expectation consequently direct the Respondent to appoint Expert Committee under the supervision of the Honorable Court for examination of the following aspects and its completion of the Project a) to conduct a comprehensive reassessment of land acquisition compensation rates near NH 216 as per the present alignment of the Railway Line of the Kotipalli Narsapur Railway Line, considering their demonstrably higher commercial value and in transparent communication with landowners throughout the process. b) to conduct a thorough evaluation of present alignment and alternative alignments of the Kotipalli Narsapur Railway Line, considering environmental impact, land acquisition needs, and potential socioeconomic benefits for the region and to conduct a comprehensive reassessment of land acquisition compensation rates at the alternative alignments and to suggest the best alignment to be undertaken for the completion of the balance construction of the Kotipalli Narsapur Railway Project. 4 HCJ & CGR, J WP(PIL)_55_2024 & batch c) to ensure transparent and inclusive public participation throughout the project planning and execution stages. d) to assess the estimated cost reflecting the market rates for the completion of the project and fix timeline for the completion of the project.” 2. Pursuant to passing of order dated 02.07.2025 by this Court, survey was conducted. Joint survey report dated 29.11.2025 is placed on record wherein it is stated that after conducting joint survey of old and new railway alignments by railway officials as well as revenue officials i.e., mandal and village surveyors, a new alignment was proposed which, it is stated, is technically superior, operationally safer and significantly improves mobility due to enhanced speed potential. It is further stated that proposed alignment is economical and involves least displacement of habitations ensuring minimal social impact. 3. In view of this report dated 29.11.2025, learned counsel for petitioners submit that liberty be afforded to petitioners to file objections, if any, before concerned authority and same be decided in accordance with law. 4. Learned counsel for respondents do not have any objection to said course of action. 5. In view of the above, Writ Petitions are disposed of with liberty to petitioners to file objections, if any, before concerned authority. In case any 5 HCJ & CGR, J WP(PIL)_55_2024 & batch objections are filed within two weeks, same be considered by competent authority in accordance with law and in case same is adverse to petitioners, same be by way of a speaking order. No costs. Pending application(s) if any stand(s) disposed of accordingly. Photocopy of this order be placed on the files of aforementioned connected cases. LISA GILL, CJ CHALLA GUNARANJAN, J Vjl Whether the order is Speaking/Reasoned : Yes / No Whether the order is Reportable : Yes / No