APHC010074922026 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: 4432/2026 Between: 1. MANDLA CHIRANJEEVI, S/O. M. THIRUPALAPPA, AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS, R/O 1/220, PENAKACHELA VILLAGE, GARLADINNE MANDAL, ANANTAPUR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH-515731 2. J.OBULAPATHI,, S/O. J. CHINNA OBULAPPA, AGED ABOUT 36 YEARS, R/O. 1-185, PENAKACHELA VILLAGE, GARLADINNE MANDAL, ANANTAPUR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH-515731 3. J. MARENNA,, S/O. J. CHINNA OBULAPPA, AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS, R/O. 1-185, PENAKACHELA VILLAGE, GARLADINNE MANDAL, ANANTAPUR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH-515731 4. J. RAMUDU,, S/O. NAGANNA, AGED NOT KNOWN, R/O. 1-185, PENAKACHELA VILLAGE, GARLADINNE MANDAL, ANANTAPUR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH-515731 ...PETITIONER(S) AND 1. THE STATE OF AP, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, REVENUE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.-522237 2. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, ANANATPUR, ANANTAPUR DISTRICT -515001 3. THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER, ANANTAPUR, ANANTAPUR DISTRICT-.-515001 2 BKM,J W.P.No.4432 of 2026 4. THE TAHSILDAR, GARLADINNE MANDAL, ANANTAPUR DISTRICT.- 515731 ...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 a Writ or Order or Direction, particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the respondent no. 4 in issuing the proceedings in Rc. No. 28/2026 dated 23.01.2026 is illegal arbitrary and violations of the principles of natural justice and contrary to the Rules of The Andhra Pradesh Assigned Lands (Prohibition of Transfers) Act, 1977 and Rules, 2007 consequently set aside the same without following the due process of the law 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 suspend the operation of the proceedings issued by the respondent no. 4 in issuing the proceedings in Rc. No. 28/2026 dated 23.01.2026 as pending disposal of the above writ petition and. pass Counsel for the Petitioner(S): 1. K SRINIVAS Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. GP FOR REVENUE 3 BKM,J W.P.No.4432 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 Form-2 notice issued by the 4th respondent dated 23.01.2026 under the Andhra Pradesh Assignment Lands (Prohibition of Transfers) 2007 Rules, alleging that the petitioners occupied the D-patta land to an extent of Ac.5.00 cents in Sy.No.243-1 of Penakacherla Village, Garladinne Mandal, Anantapur District illegally and calling for explanation within 15 days. 3. The learned counsel for the petitioners submits that they have not submitted explanation so far to the said notice. 4. On the other hand, the learned Assistant Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submits that, if explanation is submitted by the petitioners, the same will be considered by the 4th respondent, following the due procedure. 5. In view of the above said facts and circumstances, the petitioners are permitted to submit their explanation, enclosing all the necessary documents in support of their claim to the above said impugned Form-2 notice of the 4th respondent dated 23.01.2026 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 is directed to proceed with the necessary enquiry pursuant 4 BKM,J W.P.No.4432 of 2026 to the above said notice dated 23.01.2026, strictly in accordance with law, by hearing all the parties concerned, including the petitioners, 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 three (03) months thereafter. Pending the above said enquiry, there shall be an order of status quo as on today to be maintained with respect to the subject land covered under the said impugned notice of the 4th respondent dated 23.01.2026. 6. 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 PGT