APHC010066462026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3233] TUESDAY,THE SEVENTEENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY SIX PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE B KRISHNA MOHAN WRIT PETITION NO: 4315/2026 Between: 1. POTTIPADU RAMESH BABU, S/O.P.SWAMY DAS, AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS, OCC. DRIVER, R/O.1-348 G1, SREENAGAR COLONY, ANANTHAPUR, ANANTHAPUR DISTRICT. ...PETITIONER AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, REVENUE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT- 522238. 2. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, ANANTHAPUR DISTRICT-515001. 3. THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER, ANANTHAPUR MANDAL, ANANTHAPUR DISTRICT-515001. 4. THE TAHSILDAR, ANANTHAPUR RURAL, ANANTHAPUR DISTRICT- 515001. 5. D RAVINDRA, S/O. NOT KNOWN TO THE PETITIONER, OCC.DRIVER,O/O PD AP HOUSING CORPORATION LIMITED ADIMURTHY NAGAR, ANANTAPUR-515001. ...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 issue order or direction more particularly in the nature of 2 HBKM,J W.P.No.4315 of 2026 Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the Respondent No.3 in issuing the impugned notice vide Rc.No.B/32/2026 dated 29.01.2026 as illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction and unconstitutional, and consequently quash the same b. direct the Respondents not to interfere in the internal affairs, administration and functioning of the A.P. Government Vehicles Drivers Central Association, including matters relating to its elected body, records and office, except in accordance with law c. 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 stay all further proceedings pursuant to Rc.No.B/32/2026 dated 29.01.2026 issued by Respondent No.3 including interference into internal affairs of the Government Vehicles Drivers Central Association and to pass Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. KRISTAM SAKTHI NIRANJAN GUPTHA Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. GP FOR REVENUE The Court made the following: 3 HBKM,J W.P.No.4315 of 2026 The Court made the following Order: Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Assistant Government Pleader for the respondent Nos. 1 to 4. 2. The Issuance of notice to the respondent No.5 is dispensed with, as no prejudice would cause to him even if it is disposed of in his absence. 3. This writ petition is filed questioning the 2nd Notice issued by the 4th respondent, dated 29.01.2026, requesting the petitioner to appear on 04.02.2026 before the office of the 4th respondent to submit written explanation in respect of the District Drivers Association Office buildings. 4. Pursuant to the complaint/representation given by the 5th respondent herein, the learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in pursuance of the above said notice of the 4th respondent dated 29.01.2026, a representation was submitted to the 2nd respondent, dated 08.02.2026. But, there is no progress in the matter. 5. On the other hand, the learned Assistant Government Pleader for the respondent Nos.1 to 4 submits that if the petitioner submits explanation to the 4th respondent pursuant to the above said notice, dated 29.01.2026, the same would be considered by following the due procedure. 6. In view of the above said facts and circumstances, the petitioner is permitted to submit his explanation enclosing all the necessary documents in support of his claim to the notice of the 4th respondent dated 29.01.2026 within 4 HBKM,J W.P.No.4315 of 2026 a period of four (04) weeks from the date of receipt of this order. On receipt of such explanation from the petitioner, the 4th respondent shall conduct necessary enquiry pursuant to the above said notice dated 29.01.2026 strictly in accordance with law by hearing all the parties concerned including the petitioner and the 5th respondent giving due opportunity, 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. 7. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. Interim order if any deemed to have been vacated. There shall be no order as to costs. As a sequel, Interlocutory Applications pending, if any, shall stand closed. __________________________ JUSTICE B. KRISHNA MOHAN 17.02.2026 RMD 5 HBKM,J W.P.No.4315 of 2026 287 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE B KRISHNA MOHAN WRIT PETITION NO: 4315/2026 17.02.2026 RMD