APHC010340612026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3460] FRIDAY, THE 17th DAY OF JULY 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY WRIT PETITION NO: 19292/2026 Between: 1. R.V.V. LENIN BABU, S/O. SATYARN NAIDU, AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS, OCC AGRICULTURE, R/O. LAXMIPETA VILLAGE, KOTTISA POST, VANGARA MANDAL, SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT- 532461. ...PETITIONER AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, IRRIGATION AND CAD DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT- 522503. 2. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT, SRIKAKULAM (AP)- 532 001. 3. THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, IRRIGATION CIRCLE, BOBBILI, VIZIANAGARAM DISTRICT (A.P) 535558. 4. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, VIZIANAGARAM DISTRICT VIZIANAGARAM (AP)- 535003. 5. THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, IRRIGATION CIRCLE, SRIKAKULAM, SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT (A.P)-532001. ...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 2 direction more particularly one in the nature of WRIT OF MANDAMUS to declare the action of the respondents in not considering the case of the petitioner by providing employment under land looser quota for the Maddulavalasa Reservoir Project inspite of showing his name at SI.No.15 vide R.C.No. 1339/2009 G3 dated 10.06.2011 while considering the case of the others by providing employment under same quota by discriminating the petitioner for providing employment is being highly illegal, arbitrary and violative of Article 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India and contrary to the Government orders vide G.O.Ms.No.98 dated 15.04.1986 and consequently direct the respondents to consider the case of the petitioner for appointment to the post of Lascar by following the orders passed in W.p.Nn.26052 of 2025 dated 24.09.2025 under land looser quota for the Madduvalasa Reservoir Project and pass 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 respondents to consider the case of the petitioner for appointment to the post of Lascar under displaced persons quota for the Madduvalasa Reservoir Project, pending disposal of the Writ Petition and pass Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. K SRINIVASA PRASAD Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. GP FOR SERVICES II The Court made the following: 3 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY WRIT PETITION No.19292 of 2026 ORDER: 1. The present Writ Petition is filed questioning the inaction of the Respondents in not providing employment to the Petitioner in terms of G.O.Ms.No.98, Irrigation (PROJ. WING) Department, dated 15.04.1986, as illegal and arbitrary. 2. The lands of the parents of the Petitioner were acquired at Laxmipeta village, for the purpose of the Mudduvalasa Reservoir Project. As per G.O.Ms.No.98, Irrigation (PROJ. WING) Department, dated 15.04.1986, employment was to be offered to the members of the displaced families or their dependents. The Petitioner, being the dependent of the original landowner, applied for employment in terms of the said G.O. However, though his name was reflected in the shortlisted eligible persons, his case was not considered for employment. Hence, this Writ Petition is filed. 3. Learned counsel for the Petitioner relies on the judgment of this Court in W.P.No.40372 of 2018 and batch, and W.P.No.3445 of 2020, wherein employment was directed to be offered to the dependents of the landowners therein, and seeks similar relief in the present case. Learned counsel further submits that the land acquisition took place 4 more than 30 years ago and employment has still not been provided. 4. Learned Assistant Government Pleader submits that case of Petitioner will be considered and necessary action will be initiated for providing employment in terms of G.O.Ms.No.98 dated 15.04.1986, as per the rules in force. 5. Considering the fact that the lands of the Petitioner were acquired more than 30 years ago, the delay in providing employment cannot be justified; more so, as the employment was to be treated as part of the promised compensation. 6. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of, directing the Respondents to consider the case of the Petitioner for employment on par with similarly placed persons, as expeditiously as possible. There shall be no order as to costs. As a sequel, miscellaneous petitions pending, if any, shall stand closed. ________________________ JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY Date: 17.07.2026 chs Whether the order is: Speaking ✔ Reasoned Reportable Non-reportable ✔ 5 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY 60 WRIT PETITION No.19292 of 2026 Dated: 17.07.2026 chs