APHC010516522026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3460] THURSDAY, THE 1st DAY OF OCTOBER 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY WRIT PETITION NO: 28108/2026 Between: 1. DALAVAYEE LOKANADHAM, S/O. MUNI KRISHNAIAH, AGED 39 YEARS, OCCU TEACHING, DEPARTMENT OF TELUGU, RGUKT-R.K. VALLEY CAMPUS, LDUPULAPAYA VILLAGE, VEMPALLI MANDAL, YSR KADAPA DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH-532402. 2. BITTY VIJAY,, SON OF SUBBANNA, AGED 38 YEARS, OCCU TEACHING, DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES, RGUKT-R.K. VALLEY CAMPUS, LDUPULAPAYA VILLAGE, VEMPALLI MANDAL, YSR KADAPA DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH-532402. 3. MULA MARY MADHAVI,, W/O. SURESH KUMAR AND D/O. SWAMY, AGED 35 YEARS, OCCU TEACHING, DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH, RGUKT-R.K. VALLEY CAMPUS, LDUPULAPAYA VILLAGE, VEMPALLI MANDAL, YSR KADAPA DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH-532402. ...PETITIONER(S) AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPT OF HIGHER EDUCATION, SECRETARIAT BUILDING, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH - 522238 2. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL 2 SECRETARY, THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH , SECRETARIAT BUILDING, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH - 522238 3. RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF KNOWLEDGE TECHNOLOGIES, REP. BY ITS REGISTRAR, MYLAVARAM ROAD, NUZIVID, KRISHNA DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH - 521201. 4. THE CHANCELLOR, RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF KNOWLEDGE TECHNOLOGIES, NUZIVID CAMPUS, NUZIVID, KRISHNA DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH - 521202 5. THE VICE CHANCELLOR, RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF KNOWLEDGE TECHNOLOGIES, NUZIVID CAMPUS, NUZIVID, KRISHNA DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH, PIN 521202. 6. THE DIRECTOR, RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF KNOWLEDGE TECHNOLOGIES, ACADEMIC BLOCK -1, GROUP FLOOR, RGUKT, R.K. VALLEY CAMPUS, IDUPULAPAYA VILLAGE, VEMPALLI MANDAL, YSR KADAPA DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH-532402. 7. THE UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION UGC, REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, AND CVO, OFFICE OF UGC OFFICE, BAHADURSHAH ZAFAR MARG, NEW DELHI - 110001 8. THE ALLINDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION, REPRESENTED BY ITS DIRECTOR OFFICE OF AICTE, HEAD OFFICE, NELSON MANDELA MARG, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI - 110001 ...RESPONDENT(S): 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 toissue a Writ, Order or direction, more particularly, one in the nature of writ of Mandamus in declaring the continued inaction of the respondents in implementing the benefits mandated under G.O. Ms. No. 5, dated 17.01.2022, issued by the Finance (HR. I-PLG. and Policy) Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, regarding the Minimum Time Scale (MTS), despite the interim order dated 13.04.2023 passed by 3 this Hon'ble Court in I.A. No. 1 of 2023 in W.P. No. 8094 of 2023, and subsequent representations submitted to the respondent authorities on 03.08.2026 is highly illegal, arbitrary and in violation of article 14, 21 of the constitution of India and consequently direct the Respondents to implement the benefits mandated under G.O. Ms. No. 5, dated 17.01.2022, issued by the Finance (HR. I-PLG. and Policy) Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, regarding the Minimum Time Scale (MTS) IA NO: 1 OF 2026 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 consider the representation submitted by the petitioners dated 03.08.2026 for implementation of interim orders passed in IA. No. 1 of 2023 in WP. No. 8094 of 2023, dated 13.04.2023 pending disposal of main writ petition Counsel for the Petitioner(S): 1. PATHI SIVA PRASAD Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. GP FOR SERVICES III 2. GP FOR SERVICES I The Court made the following: 4 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY WRIT PETITION No.28108 of 2026 ORDER: 1. At the time of hearing, learned counsel for the Petitioners seeks permission of the Court to withdraw the Writ Petition. 2. Permission is accorded. 3. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is dismissed as withdrawn. 4. No order as to costs. 5. As a sequel, miscellaneous petitions, pending if any, shall stand closed. ________________________ JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY Date: 01.10.2026 chs 5 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY 10 WRIT PETITION No.28108 of 2026 Dated: 01.10.2026 chs