Date of reserve for orders -- Date of pronouncement 24.06.2026 Date of uploading 30.06.2026 APHC010039372023 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3459] THURSDAY, THE TWENTY FOURTH DAY OF JUNE TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY SIX PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SMT JUSTICE SUMATHI JAGADAM WRIT PETITION No.1922 OF 2023 Between: 1. GORLA NARAYANA, S/O.MADHANNA, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC. WORK AS OFFICE SUBORDINATE IN MAHATMA JYOTHIBA PHULE ANDHRA PRADESH BACKWARD CLASS WELFARE RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL (B), R/O.GORANTLA, KURNOOL DISTRICT. ...PETITIONER AND 1. THE STATE OF AP, REP. BY ITS SPECIAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT FINANCE (HR IV-FR & LR) VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 2. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, B.C.WELFARE DEPARTMENT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 3. MAHATMA JYOTHIBA PHULE ANDHRA PRADESH BACKWARD CLASS WELFARE RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTION SOCIETY, VIJAYAWADA, KRISHNA DISTRICT. REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, 4. THE PRINCIPAL, MAHATMA JYOTHIBA PHULE ANDHRA PRADESH BACKWARD CLASS WELFARE RESIDENTIAL 2 JS,J W.P. Nos.1922 & 1947/2023 SCHOOL (B), GORANTLA, KURNOOL 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 memo issued by the 1st respondent vide circular Memo No.1813129/FIN01-HR- 212/2022-HR-IV dt.23.09.2022 as well as the proceedings issued by the 4th respondent dt.29.09.2022 is illegal, arbitrary and unconstitutional and consequently direct the respondents to reinstate the petitioner into service and continue as Office Subordinate in the 4th respondent school by setting-aside the circular Memo No.1813129/FIN01-HR-212/2022-HR-IV dt.23.09.2022 and as well as the proceedings issued by the 4th respondent dt.29.09.2022. IA NO: 1 OF 2023 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 to suspend the circular Memo No.1813129/FIN01-HR-212/2022-HR-IV dt.23.09.2022 issued by the 1st respondent and well as the proceedings issued by the 4th respondent dt.29.09.2022 pending disposal of the Writ Petition before this Honourable court. IA NO: 2 OF 2023 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 to direct the respondents to reinstate and continue the service of the petitioner till attain the age of superannuation of 62 years pending disposal of the Writ petition before this Honourable court. IA NO: 3 OF 2023 Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, 3 JS,J W.P. Nos.1922 & 1947/2023 the High Court may be pleased to vacate the Interim Order dt. 30.01.2023 passed in W.P.No.1922 of 2023. WRIT PETITION No.1947 OF 2023 1. CHUKKA RAMUDU, S/O. CHUKKA SUBBARAYUDU, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC. WORKING AS RECORD ASSISTANT, NERAWADA, NANDYAL DISTRICT. ...PETITIONER AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS SPECIAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT FINANCE (HR IV-FR 86 LR) VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 2. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, B.C.WELFARE DEPARTMENT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 3. MAHATMA JYOTHIBA PHULE ANDHRA PRADESH BACKWARD CLASS WELFARE RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTION SOCIETY, VIJAYAWADA, KRISHNA DISTRICT. REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, 4. THE PRINCIPAL, MAHATMA JYOTHIBA PHULE ANDHRA PRADESH BACKWARD CLASS WELFARE RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL AND JUNIOR COLLEGE (G) NERAWADA AT BALAPANUR, PANYAM (M), NANDYAL 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 memo issued by the 1st respondent vide Circular Memo No.1813129/FIN01-HR- 212/2022-HR-IV dt.23.09.2022 as well as the proceedings issued by the 4th respondent dt.26.09.2022 is illegal, arbitrary and unconstitutional and consequently direct the respondents to reinstate the petitioner into service and continue as record assistant in the 4th respondent school by setting-aside the Circular Memo 4 JS,J W.P. Nos.1922 & 1947/2023 No.1813129/FIN01-HR-212/2022-HR-IV dt.23.09.2022 and as well as the proceedings issued by the 4th respondent dt.26.09.2022. IA NO: 1 OF 2023 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 to suspend the circular Memo No.1813129/FIN01-HR-212/2022-HR-IV dt.23.09.2022 issued by the 1st respondent and well as the proceedings issued by the 4th respondent dt.26.09.2022 pending disposal of the Writ Petition before this Honourable court. IA NO: 2 OF 2023 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 to direct the respondents to reinstate and continue the service of the petitioner till attain the age of superannuation of 62 years pending disposal of the Writ Petition before this Honourable court. IA NO: 3 OF 2023 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 to vacate the Interim Orders passed in W.P No.1947 of 2023, Dt. 30-01-2023 in the interest of justice. Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. S LAKSHMINARAYANA REDDY Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. VINOD KUMAR TARLADA SC For APREIS,BCW,SCW,TBW EIS,RAYALASEEMA,PRK,NLR, 2. ANITHA MESA (SC FOR APREIS TW SW BC) 3. GP FOR SERVICES I 4. GP FOR SERVICES II The Court made the following 5 JS,J W.P. Nos.1922 & 1947/2023 COMMON ORDER: These 2 Writ Petitions are separately filed by the petitioners seeking to declare the Cir.Memo.No.1813129/FINO1-HR/212/2022-HR- IV, dated 23.09.2022, issued by the 1st respondent, as well as the proceedings issued by the 4th respondent dated 29.09.2022 and 26.09.2022 as illegal, arbitrary and unconstitutional and consequently direct the respondents to reinstate them into service. 2. During the course of hearing, learned counsel for the parties have agreed that the issues raised in these Writ Petitions are squarely covered by common order, dated 29.01.2026, passed in W.P.Nos.4913 of 2024 and batch. 3. Following the same, these Writ Petitions are also allowed in terms of the aforesaid order, dated 29.01.2026, passed in W.P.Nos.4913 of 2024 and batch, with the direction that the reasons and directions contained therein shall form part of this order. No order as to costs. 4. Registry to annex a copy of the common order, dated 29.01.2026, passed in W.P.Nos.4913 of 2024 and batch, to this order. As a sequel, pending Miscellaneous Applications, if any, shall stand closed. __________________________ JUSTICE SUMATHI JAGADAM Date:24.06.2026 DSH Whether the order is: Speaking √ Reasoned Reportable Non-Reportable √