APHC010097342026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3208] TUESDAY,THE TWENTY FOURTH DAY OF FEBRUARY TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY SIX PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE D RAMESH WRIT PETITION NO: 5357/2026 Between: 1. S.NAGA RAJA, S/O LATE S.MUNEPPA, AGE 51 YEARS, OCC.SENIOR ASSISTANT O/O SV MEDICAL COLLEGE TIRUPATI, TIRUPATI DISTRICT.- 517501 ...PETITIONER AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, HEALTH, MEDICAL AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT-522237 2. THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SEVICES, OLD RIMS HOSPITAL YSR KADAPA DISTRICT.-516002 ...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 to issue an appropriate writ or order more particularly one in the nature of writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the 2nd respondent not considering the representations of the petitioner dated 27.11.2025 and 03.02.2026 for Notional promotion in the cadre of Senior Assistant as illegal, arbitrary, injustice, contrary to the principles of natural justice besides being violate of articles 14 and 21 of Constitution of India and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to consider the representations of the petitioner dated 27.11.2025 and 03.02.2026 and to pass such 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 may be pleased to direct the 2nd respondent to consider the representations of the petitioner dated 27.11.2025 and 03.02.2026 and to pass such Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. BALA RAMESH YALAVARTHI Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. GP FOR SERVICES I THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE D RAMESH ORDER: This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the following relief: “…to issue an appropriate writ or order more particularly one in the nature of writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the 2nd respondent not considering the representations of the petitioner dated 27.11.2025 and 03.02.2026 for Notional promotion in the cadre of Senior Assistant as illegal, arbitrary, injustice, contrary to the principles of natural justice besides being violate of articles 14 and 21 of Constitution of India and consequently direct the 2nd respondent to consider the representations of the petitioner dated 27.11.2025 and 03.02.2026 and to pass such.…” 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Assistant Government Pleader for Services-I appearing on behalf of the respondents. 3. The case of the petitioner herein is that the 2nd respondent in not considering the representations of the petitioner dated 27.11.2025 and 03.02.2026 for Notional promotion in the cadre of Senior Assistant. Hence, the Writ Petition. 4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that though the petitioner was eligible for promotion, his name was not included in the seniority list of Junior Assistant of Zone-IV Communicate vide orders Rc.No.1451/C2/2010 dated 23.02.2010 passed by 2nd respondent. He further submits that pursuant to the same, the petitioner made representations dated 27.11.2025 and 03.02.2026 for inclusion of petitioner’s name in the seniority list of junior assistant. But till now, no communication has been in reply to the representations made by the petitioner. 5. Considering the submissions made and without going into the merits of the case, this Writ Petition is disposed of directing the respondents to consider the representations made by the petitioner dated 27.11.2025 and 03.02.2026 and pass appropriate orders. However, it is made clear that the said exercise shall be completed within a period of three (03) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. As a sequel, miscellaneous applications, pending if any, shall stand closed. __________________________ JUSTICE D.RAMESH Date: 24.02.2026 M K K 55 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE D.RAMESH WRIT PETITION No.5357 of 2026 Dated: 24.02.2026 M K K