APHC010039162023 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH MONDAY, TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY SIX THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAVI CHEEMALAPATI WRIT PETITION NO: 1985/2023 Between: 1. SAI KRISHORE TRADERS, REP. BY ITS PARTNER SURE CHINA SUBBA RAO, S/O.KRISHNAIAH, AGED ABOUT 61 YEARS, R/O.ADDANKI ROAD, DARSI TOWN, PRAKASAM DISTRICT. 1. THE STATE OF AP, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, CONSUMER AFFAIRS BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI VILLAGE, TULLUR MANDAL, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 2. THE COLLECTOR CS, PRAKASAM DISTRICT. 3. THE ENFORCEMENT DEPUTY TAHSILDAR, MARKAPUR MANDAL, PRAKASAM DISTRICT. 4. THE TAHSILDAR, RACHERLA MANDAL, P 5. THE INCHARGE OFFICER, M.L.A'S POINT, GIDDALURU, GIDDALURU MANDAL, PRAKASAM DISTRICT. 6. THE STATION HOUSE OFFICER, RACHERLA POLICE STATION, RACHERLA, PRAKASAM DISTRICT. 7. THE VILLAGE REVENUE OFFICER, ANUMALAPALLI VILLAGE, RACHERLA MANDAL, PRAKASAM DISTRICT. 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 (i) to issue a writ, order or orders of Writ of Mandamus the action of the Respondent No.2, in passing the interim disposal orders vide Rc.CS1/6A/149/2022, dated 30.12.2022, in respect of the seized stock of 464.00 quintals of Rice in 928 plastic bags worth IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) MONDAY, THE THIRTIETH DAY OF MARCH TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY SIX PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAVI CHEEMALAPATI WRIT PETITION NO: 1985/2023 SAI KRISHORE TRADERS, REP. BY ITS PARTNER SURE CHINA SUBBA RAO, S/O.KRISHNAIAH, AGED ABOUT 61 YEARS, R/O.ADDANKI ROAD, DARSI TOWN, PRAKASAM DISTRICT. ...PETITIONER AND THE STATE OF AP, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, CONSUMER AFFAIRS FOOD AND CIVIL SUPPLIES, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI VILLAGE, TULLUR MANDAL, GUNTUR THE COLLECTOR CS, PRAKASAM DISTRICT. THE ENFORCEMENT DEPUTY TAHSILDAR, MARKAPUR MANDAL, PRAKASAM DISTRICT. THE TAHSILDAR, RACHERLA MANDAL, PRAKASAM DISTRICT. THE INCHARGE OFFICER, M.L.A'S POINT, GIDDALURU, GIDDALURU MANDAL, PRAKASAM DISTRICT. THE STATION HOUSE OFFICER, RACHERLA POLICE STATION, RACHERLA, PRAKASAM DISTRICT. THE VILLAGE REVENUE OFFICER, ANUMALAPALLI VILLAGE, RACHERLA MANDAL, PRAKASAM DISTRICT. ...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 (i) to issue a writ, order or orders more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus the action of the Respondent No.2, in passing the interim disposal orders vide Rc.CS1/6A/149/2022, dated 30.12.2022, in respect of the seized stock of 464.00 quintals of Rice in 928 plastic bags worth IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH [3332] THE THIRTIETH DAY OF MARCH THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAVI CHEEMALAPATI SAI KRISHORE TRADERS, REP. BY ITS PARTNER SURE CHINA SUBBA RAO, S/O.KRISHNAIAH, AGED ABOUT 61 YEARS, R/O.ADDANKI ROAD, DARSI TOWN, PRAKASAM DISTRICT. ...PETITIONER THE STATE OF AP, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, FOOD AND CIVIL SUPPLIES, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI VILLAGE, TULLUR MANDAL, GUNTUR THE ENFORCEMENT DEPUTY TAHSILDAR, MARKAPUR MANDAL, RAKASAM DISTRICT. THE INCHARGE OFFICER, M.L.A'S POINT, GIDDALURU, THE STATION HOUSE OFFICER, RACHERLA POLICE STATION, THE VILLAGE REVENUE OFFICER, ANUMALAPALLI VILLAGE, ...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 more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus the action of the Respondent No.2, in passing the interim disposal orders vide Rc.CS1/6A/149/2022, dated 30.12.2022, in respect of the seized stock of 464.00 quintals of Rice in 928 plastic bags worth of 2 Rs.46,400/- (PDS subsidized value) Rs.17,16,800/- (open market value) of the petitioner and in seizing and handing over the possession of M/s.Sri Venkateswara Rice and Flour Mill, Anumalapalli Village, to the 7th respondent, being illegal, arbitrary and in violation of articles 14, 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India and consequently (ii) to direct the respondents to release the seized stock of 464.00 quintals of Rice in 928 plastic bags worth of Rs.46,400/- (PDS subsidized value) Rs.17,16,800/- (open market value) of the petitioner (iii)to direct the respondents to unlock the rice mill and handed over the possession of M/s.Sri Venkateswara Rice and Flour Mill, Anumalapalli Village, to the petitioner by setting aside the order passed in Rc.CS1/6A/149/2022 dated 30.12.2022, by the Respondent No.2, and pass IA NO: 1 OF 2023 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 unlock the rice mill and handed over the possession of M/s.Sri Venkateswara Rice & Flour Mill, Anumalapalli Village, to the petitioner by setting aside the order passed in Rc.CS1/6A/149/2022, dated 30.12.2022, by the Respondent No.2, and pass IA NO: 2 OF 2023 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 release the seized stock of 464.00 quintals of Rice in 928 plastic bags worth of Rs.46,400/- (PDS subsidized value) Rs.17,16,800/- (open market value) of the petitioner by suspending the order passed in Rc.CS1/6A/149/2022, dated 30.12.2022, by the Respondent No.2 pending disposal of the above writ petition and pass such other order or orders may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. IA NO: 3 OF 2023 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 vacate the interim order dated 01-02-2023 in WP1985/2023 to dismiss the writ petition in the interest of justice Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. BINDU VEGIRAJU Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. GP FOR HOME 2. GP FOR REVENUE 3. GP FOR CIVIL SUPPLIES 3 The Court made the following order: Though the matter is listed today under the caption ‘For Dismissal’, there is no representation on behalf of the petitioner. On earlier occasions also i.e., on 16.03.2026, 02.03.2026 and 16.02.2026, there was no representation on behalf of the petitioner. It shows that the petitioner is not interested in prosecuting the case. Hence, the Writ Petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. There shall be no order as to costs. As a sequel, all the pending miscellaneous applications are closed. ___________________________ JUSTICE RAVI CHEEMALAPATI Date: 30.03.2026 MP 4 122 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE RAVI CHEEMALAPATI WRIT PETITION NO: 1985 of 2023 Date: 30.03.2026 MP