APHC010259652026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3233] THURSDAY,THE SEVENTH DAY OF MAY TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY SIX PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE B KRISHNA MOHAN WRIT PETITION NO: 13618/2026 Between: 1. VASANTHA SREENIVASULU REDDY,, S/O V. NARASIMHA REDDY, AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS, OCC.AGRICULTURE, R/O KONDANADLA PALLI, H/O NARAYANA REDDY PALLI, SAMBEPALLIMANDAL, ANNAMAYYA DISTRICT ...PETITIONER AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP., BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, REVENUE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.522238 2. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, ANNAMAYYA DISTRICT, RAYACHOTY.516269 3. THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICE, RAYACHOTY REVENUE DIVISION, ANNAMAYYA DISTRICT.516269 4. THE TAHSILDAR, SAMBEPALLI MANDAL, ANNAMAYYA DISTRICT.516215 ...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 an appropriate writ, order, or direction, more particularly one in the nature of a Writ of y Mandamus declaring the the action of the respondent No.4 in preventing me from the completion of the residential house being constructed by me in the land in an extent of Ac.5.00 2 BKM,J W.P.No.13618 of 2026 cents in Sy.No.6817 in Narayana Reddy Palli Village, Sambepalli Mandal, Annamayya District, belong to me, stating that I cannot construct any building in the assigned land, even though, the same is made free hold as is provided under the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Assigned Lands (Prohibition of Transfers) (Amendment) Act, 2023 as arbitrary, illegal, colourable exercise of power, contrary to the provisions of the Amenement Act, 2023 and the well- established legal principles, apart from being violative of the fundamental and the Constitutional rights guaranteed to me under Articles 14, 19, 21 and 300- A of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondent No.4 not to interfere with my rights over the subject land in an extent of Ac.5.00 cents in Sy.No.6817 in Narayana Reddy Palli Village, Sambepalli Mandal, Annamayya District 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 direct the respondent No.4 not to interfere with construction activity of my residential house in the land in an extent of Ac.5.00 cents in Sy.No.68/7 in Narayana Reddy Palli Village, Sambepalli Mandal, Annamayya District, pending disposal of the above writ petition Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. V R REDDY KOVVURI Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. GP FOR REVENUE 3 BKM,J W.P.No.13618 of 2026 The Court made the following Order: Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Assistant Government Pleader for Revenue appearing for the respondents. 2. This writ petition is filed questioning the action of the respondent No.4 in preventing the petitioner from the completion of the residential house being constructed in the subject land in an extent of Ac.5.00 cents in Sy.No.68/7 in Narayana Reddy Palli Village, Sambepalli Mandal, Annamayya District, belongs to the petitioner, stating that he cannot construct any building in the assigned land, even though, the same is made free hold as is provided under the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Assigned Lands (Prohibition of Transfers) (Amendment) Act, 2023. 3. On the other hand, the learned Assistant Government Pleader for Revenue relying upon the written instructions of the 4th respondent dated 07.05.2026 submits that the petitioner alienated the assigned land in favour of the third parties under an unregistered sale agreement dated 16.07.2024 in contravention to Section 3 of the Andhra Pradesh Assigned Lands (POT) Act, 1977, hence, the 4th respondent issued the notices in Form-I and II (which are enclosed along with the written instructions of the 4th respondent) calling for explanation as to why the purported assignment shall not be cancelled and resumed to the Government. The petitioner without waiting for final orders of the 4th respondent, approached this Court with the malafide intention to grab the Government land. 4 BKM,J W.P.No.13618 of 2026 4. In reply, the learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner may be given an opportunity to submit explanation for the Form-I & II notices dated 26.03.2026. 5. The learned Assistant Government Pleader for Revenue submits that it appears on 13.04.2026, the petitioner submitted explanation to the Form-I notice. 6. In view of the above said facts and circumstances, be that as it may, the petitioner is permitted to submit his explanation, enclosing all the necessary documents in support of his claim to the above said Form-I & II notices dated 26.03.2026, as the case may be, within a period of four (04) weeks from the date of receipt of this order. On receipt of such explanation from the petitioner, the 4th respondent shall proceed with the necessary enquiry pursuant to the above said Form I & II notices dated 26.03.2026, strictly in accordance with law, by hearing all the parties concerned, including the petitioner, giving due opportunity, upon verification of the records and the subject land covered under the said notices dated 26.03.2026, appropriate decision shall be taken on its own merits as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of three (03) months thereafter. Pending the enquiry, there shall be an order of status quo as on today to be maintained with respect to the subject land covered under the Form I & II notices dated 26.03.2026. The said written instructions of the 4th respondent dated 07.05.2026 shall be made as part of the Court record. 5 BKM,J W.P.No.13618 of 2026 7. 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 07.05.2026 PGT