1 Date of reserved for orders : --------------- Date of pronouncement : 06.07.2026 Date of uploading : APHC010332692025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3457] MONDAY, THE 6th DAY OF JULY 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 16852/2025 Between: 1. PILLA HIMALAYA,, S/O LATE PILLA APPARAO, AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS, D. NO 7-37, R/O REVALLAPALEM, AMRUTHANAGAR, MADHURAWADA, VISAKHAPATNAM DISTRICT. ...PETITIONER AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, REVENUE DEPARTMENT, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 2. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, COLLECTORATE OFFICE AT VISAKHAPATNAM, VISAKHAPATNAM DISTRICT. 3. THE GREATER VISAKHAPATNAM MUNICIPAL CORPORATION GVMC, REP. BY ITS COMMISSIONER,VISAKHAPATNAM. 4. THE STATION HOUSE OFFICER, PM PALEM POLICE STATION, MADHURAWADA, VISAKHAPATNAM-530003 5. SRI PASUPULETI ANAND KUMAR, S/O LATE SUDARSANAM NAIDU, AGED ABOUT 72 YRS. MANAGING DIRECTOR, M/S. ABHILASHA SYNERGETIC CONSTRUCTIONS AND EXPORTS PVT. LTD., RESIDING AT PLOT NO-15, KEERTHANA ENCLAVE, KIRLAMPUDI LAYOUT, VISAKHAPATNAM-530003 2 6. CHEEDIREDDI SATISH KUMAR, S/O CHEEDIREDDI APPARAO, AGED ABOUT 50 YRS. FLAT NO 511, 4TH FLOOR, D. NO 7-37, PRESIDENT/SECRETARY OF ANAND CASTLE APARTMENTS, REVALLAPALEM, AMRUTHANAGAR, MADHURAWADA, VISAKHAPATNAM-530003 7. SAI, AGED ABOUT 50 YRS. FLAT NO 313, 2ND FLOOR, D. NO 7- 37, ANAND CASTLE APARTMENTS, REVALLAPALEM, AMRUTHANAGAR, MADHURAWADA,VISAKHAPATNAM-530003 8. BABU, AGED ABOUT 45 YRS, FLAT NO 505, 4TH FLOOR, D. NO 7- 37, ANAND CASTLE APARTMENTS, REVALLAPALEM, AMRUTHANAGAR, MADHURAWADA, VISAKHAPATNAM DISTRICT. 9. MASINA KAMARAJU, FLAT NO 508, 4TH FLOOR, D. NO 7-37, ANAND CASTLE APARTMENTS, REVALLAPALEM, AMRUTHANAGAR, MADHURAWADA, VISAKHAPATNAM DISTRICT. 10. PUJARI ESWARARAO, S/O PUJARI VISHNU MURTHY. AGED ABOUT 53 YRS. FLAT NO 103, GROUND FLOOR, D. NO 7-37, ANAND CASTLE APARTMENTS, REVALLAPALEM, AMRUTHANAGAR, MADHURAWADA, VISAKHAPATNAM 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 topleased to issue a Writ or order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus directing the action of the respondents that not removing the illegal construction of Wall and Arch is illegal, arbitrary and violative of articles 14, 21 and 300- A of the Constitution of India and direct the Respondents to take immediate steps to remove the illegal construction of wall and Arch and prevent further encroachment in the interest of justice IA NO: 1 OF 2025 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 No3 to dispose of the representation dated 07-04-2025 pending disposal of the Writ Petition, IA NO: 2 OF 2025 3 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 grant leave to file reply to the counter filed by the respondent No. 6 to 10 in WP.No. 16852 of 2025 and pass Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. KANITHI DEEPAK Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. GP FOR HOME 2. GP FOR REVENUE 3. A S C BOSE (SC FOR MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS AP) 4. B.MADHU 4 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 16852 of 2025 ORDER: Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the present writ petition is filed complaining of the inaction on the part of respondent No.3 in taking appropriate action against the construction of a boundary wall in the pathway abutting the petitioner's property. It is submitted that the boundary wall has been erected in such a manner that the ventilation and free circulation of air to the petitioner's property have been completely obstructed. It is further submitted that the petitioner submitted representations to the competent authorities, including a representation dated 23.12.2024, seeking removal of the construction. Pursuant thereto, respondent No.3-Municipal Corporation issued an endorsement stating that action had been taken on the petitioner's earlier complaint and that the parties were advised to work out their remedies before the Police Authorities. It is submitted that, despite the representations submitted by the petitioner, the existence of the boundary wall has restricted the ventilation and natural light to the petitioner's property. 2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, the learned Standing Counsel appearing for respondent No.3 and the learned counsel appearing for respondent Nos.5 to 10. 3. During the course of hearing, the learned Standing Counsel appearing for respondent No.3, on the basis of written instructions, submits that, as per G.O.Ms.No.119, MA&UD Department, dated 28.03.2017, the permissible 5 height of the boundary wall, side wall and rear wall is 2.4 metres (7.87 feet) above the ground level. It is submitted that the officials of respondent No.3 inspected the subject premises and found that the flat owners of Anand Castle Apartment had constructed the boundary wall to a height of 7.8 feet, which is within the permissible limits prescribed under the said Rules. 4. Learned counsel appearing for respondent Nos.5 to 10 submits that the present writ petition has been filed only with an intention to harass the unofficial respondents. It is submitted that there was an understanding between the petitioner and the flat owners as early as on 09.07.2010. It is further submitted that respondent Nos.5 to 10 have filed an additional counter affidavit enclosing the sanctioned building plan, which clearly depicts the existence of the boundary wall. According to the learned counsel, respondent Nos.5 to 10 are entitled to construct the wall to safeguard the passage, which is the only entrance to the residential plots. He further submits that the counter affidavit show that the petitioner's property is abutting the passage and that the petitioner, while constructing the property, has not left any setbacks, which has resulted in the obstruction of sunlight and circulation of air. 5. Considering the submissions made and upon perusal of the material available on record, this writ petition is disposed of leaving it open to the petitioner and the unofficial respondents to work out their remedies before the competent Civil Court. There shall be no order as to costs. 6 Pending miscellaneous petitions, if any, shall stand closed. ___________________ JUSTICE HARINATH.N Date:06.07.2026 RSD Whether the order is: Speaking Reasoned ☑ Reportable Non-reportable ☑ 7 198 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 16852 of 2025 Date: 06.07.2026 RSD