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2026 DAILYLAW 2816 (AP)

Smt. Rachapalli Lakshmidevamma v. The State of Andhra Pradesh

WP/15211/2026 · 2026-06-03

K Suresh Reddy

Public Interest Litigationbody2026

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APHC010289792026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3239] THURSDAY, THE FOURTH DAY OF JUNE TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY SIX PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE K SURESH REDDY WRIT PETITION NO: 15211/2026 Between: 1. SMT. RACHAPALLI LAKSHMIDEVAMMA, W/O R.RAMAKONDA REDDY, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC AGRICULTURE, RESIDENT OF D.NO.2-567, SKD NAGAR, CHITTOOR ROAD. FILER TOWN AND MANDAL, ANNAMAYYYA DISTRICT. ...PETITIONER AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 2. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, ANNAMAYYA DISTRICT AT MADANAPALLI. 3. THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER, FILER, ANNAMAYYA DISTRICT. 4. THE TAHSILDAR, FILER, ANNAMAYYA DISTRICT. ...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 Writ, or Direction especially one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the 4th respondent in trying to evict the petitioner from the property admeasuring an extent of Ac.0.30 cents out of Ac.0.75 cents in Sy.No. 1954/9, situated in Doddipalli village, Piler Mandal, Annamayya District Bounded by East: Chandra Reddy land. West: Sri KSR, J WP_15211_2026 Mukesh Reddy land. North: K.Gangi Reddy land and South: Dambar Road which is subject matter of un-registered Gift Settlement Deed, dated 14-04- 2001 without assigning any reasons and without following due process of law is illegal, arbitrary, unconstitutional and violation of principles of natural justice and consequently direct the 4th Respondent not to evict the petitioner from the above mentioned property and 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 4th respondent not to evict the petitioner from the property admeasuring an extent of Ac.0.30 cents out of Ac.0.75 cents in Sy.No. 1954/9, situated in Doddipdlli village. Filer Mandal, Annamayya District [Bounded by: East: Chandra Reddy land, West: Sri Mukesh Reddy land. North: K.Gangi Reddy land and South: Dambar Road), pending disposal of the Writ petition before this Honourable court and pass such Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. Vutupalli Rajanna Counsel for the Respondent(s): 1. GP for Revenue KSR, J WP_15211_2026 The Court made the following ORDER: Questioning the action of the 4th respondent/Tahsildar, Piler, in trying to evict the petitioner from the property admeasuring an extent of Ac.0.30 cents out of Ac.0.75 cents in Sy. No.1954/9 situated in Doddipalli Village of Piler Mandal, Annamayya District, the petitioner filed the present Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. 2. Today when the matter was taken up, learned counsel for the petitioner states that after filing of the writ petition the Tahsildar, Piler, issued a notice dated 02.06.2026, directing the petitioner to appear before him on 08.06.2026 to substantiate his possession and enjoyment along with supporting documents. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner further states that he will appear before the 4th respondent on 08.06.2026 and submit the necessary documents in support of his possession and enjoyment. 4. In view of the same, the writ petition is disposed of at the admission stage, permitting the petitioner to appear before the 4th respondent on 08.06.2026. After affording a reasonable opportunity of being heard to the petitioner, the 4th respondent is directed to examine the documents and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law. Until the 4th respondent passes a KSR, J WP_15211_2026 final speaking order, 4th respondent is directed not to evict the petitioner from the subject property. There shall be no order as to costs. As a sequel, interlocutory applications pending, if any, shall also stand closed. ___________________ K.SURESH REDDY, J Date: 04.06.2026 SSN KSR, J WP_15211_2026 33 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE K.SURESH REDDY WRIT PETITION NO: 15211 of 2026 Date: 04.06.2026 SSN