APHC010087182026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI WRIT APPEAL NO: 172 of 2026 Bench Sr.No:-4 [3446] SGN Hafeez Pasha ...Appellant Vs. The State of Andhra Pradesh and others ...Respondents ********** Advocate for Appellant: Mr. O. Manoher Reddy, Ld. Senior Counsel appearing vice Mr. Ravula Nagarjuna Advocate(s) for Respondent(s): Mr. P. Veera Reddy, Ld. Senior Counsel appearing vice Mr. Shaik Khaja Basha CORAM :THE CHIEF JUSTICE DHIRAJ SINGH THAKUR SRI JUSTICE R. RAGHUNANDAN RAO DATE : 26th February, 2026. P C : After arguing for some time, even on the issue of jurisdiction of the concerned authority to issue a show-cause notice and pass order, with regard to the petitioner’s removal as Sajjada Nashin, Mr. O. Manoher Reddy, learned Senior Counsel appearing for the appellant states that the appellant would appear before the authority concerned and raise all possible defense including one regarding jurisdiction. 2 HCJ & RRRJ WA_172_2026 2. In terms of the order passed by the learned Single Judge, the authority concerned shall pass a speaking order after giving to the appellant an opportunity of personal hearing. 3. We further direct that in case the order passed by the concerned authority is adverse to the interest of the appellant, the same be not implemented against him for a period of three (03) weeks, with a view to enable him to work out his remedies. The appellant shall appear before the authority concerned on 10.03.2026. 4. This writ appeal is accordingly disposed of. No costs. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, in this case, shall stand closed. DHIRAJ SINGH THAKUR, CJ. R. RAGHUNANDAN RAO, J. SSN