APHC010101582026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH THURSDAY, TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY SIX THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE NINALA JAYASURYA WRIT PETITION No. Between: 1. M/s Swetha Purified Drinking Water Rep. by Its Proprietor 2. G. Vijay Baskar, S/o. G.Sanjivappa Resident of D.No.8 Mandal, Sri Satya Sai District AND 1. The State of Andhra Pradesh (Energy Department), Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi, Guntur District–52223. 2. The APSPDCL, Rep. by its Managing Director, 3. The Superintendent Engineer, APSPDCL, Sri Satya Sal District, 515201 4. The Executive Engineer, APSPDCL, District 515201. 5. The Assistant Executive Engineer, and Mandal, Sri 6. The Tahsildar, Somandapalle Mandal, Sri Satya Sai District,515122 7. K Saraswathi, W/o G Kristappa, Aged about 59 years, R/o D 13-1-252/170, Lecture 515122. 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, Order or Direction, more particularly one in the nature of a Writ of Manda inaction of the 5th Respondent in failing to pass a reasoned order on the petitioners representation dated 31 Court in W.P. No.30890 of 2025, and the consequent high attempts by the Responden IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) THURSDAY, THE FIFTH DAY OF MARCH TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY SIX PRESENT THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE NINALA JAYASURYA WRIT PETITION No.6005 OF 2026 Swetha Purified Drinking Water, Nallagondrayanipalli Village Proprietor, Golla Vijay Baskar – 515122. G. Vijay Baskar, S/o. G.Sanjivappa, Aged about 48 years, D.No.8-32, Nallagondrayanipalli Village, Mandal, Sri Satya Sai District – 515122. The State of Andhra Pradesh, rep. by its Principal Secretary, Department), Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi, Guntur The APSPDCL, Rep. by its Managing Director, Amavarathi 522003 The Superintendent Engineer, APSPDCL, Sri Satya Sal District, The Executive Engineer, APSPDCL, Hindupur, Sri Satya Sai The Assistant Executive Engineer, APSPDCL, Somandapalle Town Sri Satya Sal District, 515122 The Tahsildar, Somandapalle Mandal, Sri Satya Sai District,515122 K Saraswathi, W/o G Kristappa, Aged about 59 years, R/o D 252/170, Lecturers Colony, Anantapur Town, Anantapur ...Respondents nder 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, Order or Direction, more particularly one in the nature of a Writ of Mandamus, declaring the Respondent in failing to pass a reasoned order on the petitioners representation dated 31-10-2025 as directed by this Honble Court in W.P. No.30890 of 2025, and the consequent high attempts by the Respondents to disconnect the electricity power supply IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE NINALA JAYASURYA , Nallagondrayanipalli Village, Aged about 48 years, 32, Nallagondrayanipalli Village, Somandapalli ...Petitioners , rep. by its Principal Secretary, Department), Secretariat Buildings, Velagapudi, Guntur Amavarathi 522003 The Superintendent Engineer, APSPDCL, Sri Satya Sal District, Hindupur, Sri Satya Sai Somandapalle Town The Tahsildar, Somandapalle Mandal, Sri Satya Sai District,515122 K Saraswathi, W/o G Kristappa, Aged about 59 years, R/o D.No. s Colony, Anantapur Town, Anantapur ...Respondents nder 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, Order or Direction, more mus, declaring the Respondent in failing to pass a reasoned order on the 2025 as directed by this Honble Court in W.P. No.30890 of 2025, and the consequent high-handed ts to disconnect the electricity power supply 2 WP_6005_2026 to Service Connection No. 7334329000200 of the 1st Petitioner situated at Sy. No.192, admeasuring Ac.0.25 cents in Nallagondrayanipalli Village, Somandapalli Mandal, Sri Satya Sai District, as illegal, arbitrary, contrary to the principles of natural justice, and violative of Articles 14, 21, and 300-A of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the Respondents not to disconnect the power supply or interfere with the business activities of the 1st Petitioner until the 5th Respondent passes a reasoned order strictly in compliance with the earlier directions of this Honble Court, and to pass such other order or orders as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. I.A. 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 Respondents, particularly Respondents No. 3 to 5, not to disconnect the electricity power supply to Service Connection No.7334329000200 of the 1st Petitioner situated at Sy. No.192, Nallagondrayanipalli Village, Somandapalli Mandal, Sri Satya Sai District, and not to interfere with the day-to-day business activities of the 1st Petitioner pending disposal of the above writ petition and to pass such other order or orders as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. Counsel for the Petitioners : M/s.S.Lakshmi Prameela Counsel for 1st Respondents : G.P. for Energy Counsel for Respondents 2 to 5: Standing Counsel for APSPDCL Counsel for 6th Respondent : G.P. for Revenue Counsel for 7th Respondent : --- 3 WP_6005_2026 The Court made the following ORDER: The present writ petition is filed alleging high-handed attempts against the respondent Nos.2 to 5 / DISCOM Authorities and the 6th respondent to disconnect the electrical Service Connection No.7334329000200 without passing a reasoned order, on the petitioners’ representation, as violative of principles of natural justice, Articles 14, 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India, and for consequential directions. 2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners. Also heard Mr.Kondeti Ashok, learned counsel representing the learned Standing Counsel for the A.P.S.P.D.C.L., Mr.T.Sanjeeva Rao, learned Assistant Government Pleader for Revenue and Mr.S.V.Rithvik, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent No.7. 3. The petitioners, on the earlier occasion, filed Writ Petition No.30890 of 2025 and the same was disposed of, by an order dated 21.1.2026. Vide the said order, the respondent No.5 / Assistant Executive Engineer was directed to pass a reasoned order duly considering the explanation submitted by the petitioners to the notice dated 29.10.2025, within the stipulated time and further that before passing the orders, the respondent No.5 shall give an opportunity of hearing to the petitioners as also to the respondent No.7. The interest of the petitioners was also protected, in view of the direction contained therein that till appropriate orders are passed, the power supply to the Service Connection No.7334329000200 shall be restored. 4. Though the learned counsel for the petitioners sought to impress upon this Court by making submissions with reference to various averments in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the same need not be examined in detail, in view of the earlier order dated 21.1.2026. 4 WP_6005_2026 5. Mr.Kondeti Ashok, learned counsel representing the DISCOM authorities, while placing a copy of the latest instructions received from the respondent No.5 for perusal of this Court, inter alia submits that the power supply to the Service Connection in question was restored on 27.1.2026 and notices were issued to the concerned parties on 24.2.2026 with reference to the enquiry, pursuant to the orders dated 21.1.2026 of this Court referred to above. He further submits that the petitioners’ allegations in the affidavit are not correct and on mere apprehension the present writ petition is filed. He also submits that the concerned Officer would pass appropriate orders, after hearing the parties concerned, as indicated in the order dated 21.1.2026. 6. In the light of the above stated position, the writ petition is disposed of, leaving it open to the petitioners to seek recourse to Law, if any fresh cause of action arises. Needless to observe that the order, if any, passed by the respondent No.5 shall be communicated to the petitioners under proper acknowledgement. There shall be no order as to costs. Miscellaneous petitions pending, if any, shall stand closed. _____________________ NINALA JAYASURYA, J March 05, 2026 vasu