APHC010262492026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3329] THURSDAY,THE SEVENTH DAY OF MAY TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY SIX PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE VENKATESWARLU NIMMAGADDA WRIT PETITION NO: 13688/2026 Between: 1. SRI VYASASRAMAM, A ...PETITIONER AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, a ...RESPONDENT 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, Order or Direction, more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the inaction of the respondents in not acting upon the representation dated 05.05.2026 submitted by the petitioner and in not taking steps to prevent unlawful interference with the administration against the unofficial respondents herein and functioning of 1st petitioner as illegal, arbitrary and contrary to their statutory duties, and consequently direct the respondents, particularly Respondent Nos.2 and 5, to take necessary action in accordance with law against the unofficial respondents herein and ensure that the religious activities and administration of the Mutt are carried on without any obstruction or interference and respondent Nos. 4 and 6 to maintain the peace and tranquillity in the locality of the petitioner is situated and pas 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 2 IA NO: 2 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 Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. ANCHA PANDURANGA RAO Counsel for the Respondent: 1. GP FOR ENDOWMENTS The Court made the following: 3 THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE VENKATESWARLU NIMMAGADDA WRIT PETITION NO: 13688/2026 ORDER: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of the India seeking the following reliefs:- “to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the inaction of the respondents in not acting upon the representation dated 05.05.2026 submitted by the petitioner and in not taking steps to prevent unlawful interference with the administration against the unofficial respondents herein and functioning of 1st petitioner as illegal, arbitrary and contrary to their statutory duties, and consequently direct the respondents, particularly Respondent Nos.2 and 5, to take necessary action in accordance with law against the unofficial respondents herein and ensure that the religious activities and administration of the Mutt are carried on without any obstruction or interference and respondent Nos.4 and 6 to maintain the peace and tranquillity in the locality of the petitioner is situated and pass such other order.” 2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Government Pleader for the respondents. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that at the behest of unofficial respondents, respondent Nos.1 to 6 are trying to interfere with the possession and administrative affairs of the 1st petitioner-Peetam. He further submits that the 1st petitioner is a registered Peetam under Section 43 of the Andhra Pradesh Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Act, 1987 (here after referred as ‘Act, 1987’). The grievance of the petitioners in the present Writ Petition is that even though the 1st 4 petitioner-Peetam/Mutt has been running and functioning under the management and control of petitioner No.2 without there being any interference from any other quarter since decades, but due to the influence of the unofficial respondents and at their instance the official respondent Nos.1 to 6 herein are trying to interfere with the administration and day to day affairs of the 1st petitioner-Mutt neither observing principles of natural justice nor due procedure as contemplated under the Act, 1987. Hence, the Writ Petition. 4. Learned Government Pleader for the respondents submits that the subject Peetam/Mutt is neither recognized nor notified Mutt under Section 6 of the Act, 1987 and so far the respondent authorities neither issued any proceedings nor initiated any action against the petitioner, even at the behest of the unofficial respondents as alleged by the petitioners. He further submits that respondent Nos.1 to 6 herein are not intending for initiation of proceedings or any steps against the 1st petitioner-Mutt. Therefore, consideration of the claims and alleged representation of unofficial respondents does not arise, since it is neither under direct management nor under the control of the official respondents herein. 5. Considering the submissions made by both the learned counsel and on perusal of the material placed on record, this Court is of the considered view, the present Writ Petition can be disposed of, directing the official respondent Nos.1 to 6 herein not to interfere with 5 the peaceful possession and enjoyment of the property of the petitioners as well as administration and management of the 1st petitioner-Mutt either under suo-moto proceeds or at the influence of the unofficial respondents, without following due process of law. 6. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. As a sequel miscellaneous application, pending, if any, shall also stand closed. ________________________________ VENKATESWARLU NIMMAGADDA, J 07.05.2026 TTPPSS 6 14 HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE VENKATESWARLU NIMMAGADDA WRIT PETITION NO: 13688/2026 07.05.2026 TTPPSS