APHC010043672026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3233] FRIDAY,THE THIRTIETH DAY OF JANUARY TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY SIX PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE B KRISHNA MOHAN WRIT PETITION NO: 2589/2026 Between: 1. MAJJARI VENKATA SUDHAKAR,, S/O. M. POTTAIAHGARI SUBBANNA. AGED ABOUT 34 YEARS, R/O. RAGHUNADHAPURAM VILLAGE, BADVEL MANDAL, YSR KADAPA DISTRICT 2. SMT. S. GAYATHRI,, W/O. MAJJARI VENKATA SURENDRA BABU. AGED ABOUT 35 YEARS, R/O. RAGHUNADHAPURAM VILLAGE, BADVEL MANDAL, YSR KADAPA DISTRICT ...PETITIONER(S) AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, REVENUE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI 2. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, KADAPA , YSR KADAPA DISTRICT. 3. THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER, BADVEL REVENUE DIVISION, BADVEL, YSR KADAPA DISTRICT 4. THE TAHSILDAR, BADVEL MANDAL, YSR KADAPA 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 topleased to (a) Issue a Writ, Order or Direction, more particularly in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the respondents, particularly the 4th respondent - Tahsildar, Badvel Mandal, YSR Kadapa 2 HBKM,J W.P.No.2589 of 2026 District in not issuing pattadar pass books to the petitioners and in interfering with the peaceful possession and enjoyment of the petitioners over the lands to an extent of Ac.3.32 cents in Sy. No. 437/3, Ac 1.50 cents in Sy.No. 437/4, and Ac.0.77 cents in Sy.No.437/5 of Yattirajupalli Village, Badvel Mandal, YSR Kadapa District, as illegal, arbitrary, high-handed, and violative of Articles 14, 21, and 300-A of the Constitution of India, (b) Consequently, direct the respondents not to interfere with the petitioners possession and enjoyment of the subject lands whilel issuing patta pass books and Pass 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 pleased to direct the respondents not to interfere with the possession and enjoyment of the petitioners in respect of the land to an extent of Ac.3.32 cents in Sy. No. 437/3, Ac 1.50 cents in Sy.No. 437/4, and Ac.0.77 cents in Sy.No.437/5 of Yattirajupalli Village, Badvel Mandal, YSR Kadapa District in any manner whatsoever pending disposal of the writ petition and pass Counsel for the Petitioner(S): 1. M SIVA KUMAR Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. GP FOR REVENUE 3 HBKM,J W.P.No.2589 of 2026 The Court made the following Order: Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Assistant Government Pleader for Revenue appearing for the respondents. 2. This writ petition is filed questioning the notice issued by the 4th respondent dated 02.01.2026 alleging that one Mr. Siddamurthy Maheshwar Reddy S/o. Subba Reddy gave complaint against the petitioners with respect to the subject lands that they have encroached upon the Government land and they have occupied illegally by way of encroaching the Government land. For which, the petitioners were asked to appear for enquiry on 03.01.2026 at 11:00 A.M. at the office of the 4th respondent. 3. The learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the petitioners gave explanation dated 03.01.2026 and produced the relevant documents in support of their claim of title and possession over the subject property. But without considering the same, the 4th respondent is trying to take coercive action. 4. On the other hand, the learned Assistant Government Pleader relying upon the written instructions of the 4th respondent dated 28.01.2026 submits that on receipt of the complaint, necessary enquiry was initiated by the 4th respondent with regard to verifying whether the subject land is a Government land or not. The explanation of the petitioners would be considered by following the due procedure. 4 HBKM,J W.P.No.2589 of 2026 5. In view of the above said facts and circumstances, the petitioners are permitted to submit their additional explanation, if any, enclosing all the necessary documents in support of their claim within a period of four (04) weeks from the date of receipt of this order. On receipt of such explanation from the petitioners, the 4th respondent shall proceed with the necessary enquiry pursuant to the above said notice dated 02.01.2026 strictly in accordance with law by hearing all the parties concerned including the petitioners and the complainant/objectors, if any, upon verification of the records and the subject land, appropriate decision shall be taken on its own merits as expeditiously as possible preferably within a period of four (04) months thereafter. Pending the enquiry, there shall be an order of status quo as on today to be maintained with respect to the subject land covered under the impugned notice of the 4th respondent dated 02.01.2026. The written instructions of the 4th respondent dated 28.01.2026 shall be made as part of the Court record. 6. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. As a sequel, Interlocutory Applications pending, if any, shall stand closed. __________________________ JUSTICE B. KRISHNA MOHAN 30.01.2026 PGT