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Smt. C:Venkata Vishalakshmi, v. The State of Andhra Pradesh

WP/31763/2016 · 2026-07-19

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1 HN, J W.P.No.31763, 32840, 32846, 32878, 32889, 32911_2016 Date of reserved for orders : Date of pronouncement : 20.07.2026 Date of uploading : APHC010017652016 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3457] MONDAY, THE 20th DAY OF JULY 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 31763/2016 Between: 1. SMT. C:VENKATA VISHALAKSHMI,, W/O C.SHESHAGIRIRAO, AGED 50 YEARS, OCC; HOUSE-HOLD, R/O D.NO. 77/2, SAIBABA TEMPLE ROAD, VIJAYAWADA RURAL MANDAL, KRISHNA DISTRICT. 2. KODURI VEERA VENKATA SATYANARAYANA,, S/O APPA RAO, AGED 57 YEARS, OCC: BUSINESS, R/O D. NO. 77/2, SAIBABA TEMPLE ROAD, VIJAYAWADA RURAL MANDAL, KRISHNA DISTRICT. ...PETITIONER(S) AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPLE SECRETARY, MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, ANDHRA PRADESH SECRETARIAT, HYDERABAD. 2. THE CAPITAL REGION DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, REPRESENTED BY ITS COMMISSIONER, VIJAYAWADA, KRISHNA DISTRICT. 3. THE GRAMPANCHAYAT, PRASADAMPADU VILLAGE, VIJAYAWADA RURAL MANDAL, KRISHNA DISTRICT. REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY. 2 HN, J W.P.No.31763, 32840, 32846, 32878, 32889, 32911_2016 ...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 toto issue an appropriate Writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the Respondents and their officials in trying to demolish the Petitioners building admeasuring in an extent of 498 Sy. Yards in R.S. No. 77/2 at Prasadampadu Village, Vijayawada Rural, Krishna District as being illegal, arbitrary, violative of principles of natural justice and violative of Articles 14, 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India and consequently to direct the respondents not to demolish the petitioners building IA NO: 1 OF 2016(WPMP 39283 OF 2016 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 not to demolish the petitioner's building in R.S.No. 77/2 situated in an extent of area adrneasuring 498 Sy. Yards at Prasadampadu Village, Vijayawada Rural Mandal, Krishna District, pending disposal of the above Writ Petition IA NO: 1 OF 2017(WVMP 946 OF 2017 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 WPMP.No. 39283/2016 in WP.No. 31763/2016 dt. 19.09.2016 and pass Counsel for the Petitioner(S): 1. P SHASHI KIRAN Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. A S C BOSE 2. GP-MUNCIPAL ADMN AND URBAN DEV(AP) 3. N SRIHARI (Standing Counsel for ZPP MPP and GRAM PANCHAYAT) 4. ELEVATED AS JUDGE 3 HN, J W.P.No.31763, 32840, 32846, 32878, 32889, 32911_2016 Date of reserved for orders : Date of pronouncement : 20.07.2026 Date of uploading : APHC010787602016 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3457] MONDAY, THE 20th DAY OF JULY 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 32840/2016 Between: 1. J.JYOTHI,, W/O J.SRINIVASULU, AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS, OCC: HOUSE WIFE, R/O.RAMAVARAPPADU VILLAGE, VIJAYAWADA RURAL, KRISHNA DISTRICT. ...PETITIONER AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPLE SECRETARY, MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, ANDHRA PRADESH SECRETARIAT, HYDERABAD. 2. THE CAPITAL REGION DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, REPRESENTED BY ITS COMMISSIONER, VIJAYAWADA, KRISHNA DISTRICT. 3. THE GRAMPANCHAYAT, RAMAVARRAPADUVILLAGE, VIJAYAWADA RURAL MANDAL, KRISHNA DISTRICT. REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY. ...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 toto issue an appropriate Writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the 4 HN, J W.P.No.31763, 32840, 32846, 32878, 32889, 32911_2016 Respondents and their officials in trying to demolish the Petitioner's building admeasuring in an extent of 165 Sy. Yds in R.S. No. 126/2A, at Ramavarappadu Village, Vijayawada Rural, Krishna District as being illegal, arbitrary, violative of principles of natural justice and violative of Articles 14, 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India and consequently to direct the respondents not to demolish the petitioner's building IA NO: 1 OF 2016(WPMP 40638 OF 2016 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 not to demolish the Petitioner's building adineasuring in an extent of 165 Sy. Yds in R.S. No. 126/2A, plot No. 4, at Ramavarappadu Village, Vijayawada Rural, Krishna District, pending disposal of the above Writ Petition IA NO: 1 OF 2017(WVMP 70570 OF 2017 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 IA NO: 3 OF 2017 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 in WPMP No.40638/16 in WP No.32840/16 dated 26-09-2016 and dismiss the above writ petition and to pass Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. P SHASHI KIRAN Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. A S C BOSE 2. GP-MUNCIPAL ADMN AND URBAN DEV(AP) 3. ELEVATED AS JUDGE 5 HN, J W.P.No.31763, 32840, 32846, 32878, 32889, 32911_2016 Date of reserved for orders : Date of pronouncement : 20.07.2026 Date of uploading : APHC010009532016 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3457] MONDAY, THE 20th DAY OF JULY 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 32846/2016 Between: 1. S. APPARAO,, S/O: S.SATYAM, AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS, OCC: BUSINESS, R/O: PLOT NO. 5, RAMAVARAPADU VILLAGE, GRAMAPANCHAYAT,VIJAYAWADA RURAL MANDAL, KRISHNA DISTRICT. ...PETITIONER AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPLE SECRETARY, MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, ANDHRAPRADESH SECRETARIAT, HYDERABAD. 2. THE CAPITAL REGION DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, REPRESENTED BY ITS COMMISSIONER, VIJAYAWADA, KRISHNA DISTRICT. 3. THE GRAMPANCHAYAT RAMAVARRAPADUVILLAGE, VIJAYAWADA RURAL MANDAL, KRISHNA DISTRICT. REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY ...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 toto issue an appropriate Writ, order or direction, more particularly 6 HN, J W.P.No.31763, 32840, 32846, 32878, 32889, 32911_2016 one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the Respondents and their officials in trying to demolish the Petitioner's building admeasuring in an extent of 172 Sy.Yds in R.S. No. 108/1, at Ramavarappadu Village, Vijayawada Rural, Krishna District as being illegal, arbitrary, violative of principles of natural justice and violative of Articles 14, 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India and consequently to direct the respondents not to demolish the petitioner's building and pass such other order or orders as are deemed fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. IA NO: 1 OF 2016(WPMP 40644 OF 2016 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 not to demolish the Petitioner's building admeasuring in an extent of 172 Sy. Yds in R.S. No. 108/1, at Ramavarappadu Village, Vijayawada Rural, Krishna District, pending disposal of the above Writ Petition and pass such other order or orders as are deemed fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. IA NO: 1 OF 2017(WVMP 968 OF 2017 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.M.P.No.40644/2016 in W.P.No.32846/2016, dated 26.09.2016 and pass Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. P SHASHI KIRAN Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. A S C BOSE 2. GP-MUNCIPAL ADMN AND URBAN DEV(AP) 3. ELEVATED AS JUDGE 7 HN, J W.P.No.31763, 32840, 32846, 32878, 32889, 32911_2016 Date of reserved for orders : Date of pronouncement : 20.07.2026 Date of uploading : APHC010017572016 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3457] MONDAY, THE 20th DAY OF JULY 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 32878/2016 Between: 1. PILLA ESWARA RAO,, S/O PILLAACHUTARAO, AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS, OCC: BUSINESS, R/O.RAMAVARAPPADU VILLAGE, VIJAYAWADA RURAL, KRISHNA DISTRICT. ...PETITIONER AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPLE SECRETARY, MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, ANDHRAPRADESH SECRETARIAT, HYDERABAD. 2. THE CAPITAL REGION DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, REPRESENTED BY ITS COMMISSIONER, VIJAYAWADA, KRISHNA DISTRICT. 3. THE GRAMPANCHAYAT, RAMAVARRAPADUVILLAGE, VIJAYAWADA RURAL MANDAL, KRISHNA DISTRICT. REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY. ...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 toto issue an appropriate Writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the 8 HN, J W.P.No.31763, 32840, 32846, 32878, 32889, 32911_2016 Respondents and their officials in trying to demolish the Petitioner's building admeasuring in an extent of 205 Sy. Yds in R.S. No. 93/2A, at Ramavarappadu Village, Vijayawada Rural, Krishna District as being illegal, arbitrary, violative of principles of natural justice and violative of Articles 14, 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India and consequently to direct the respondents not to demolish the petitioner's building and pass IA NO: 1 OF 2016(WPMP 40676 OF 2016 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 not to demolish the Petitioner's building admeasuring in an extent of 205 Sy. Yds in R.S. No. 93/2A, at Ramavarappadu Village, Vijayawada Rural, Krishna District, pending disposal of the above Writ Petition and pass Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. P SHASHI KIRAN Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. A S C BOSE 2. GP-MUNCIPAL ADMN AND URBAN DEV(AP) 3. ELEVATED AS JUDGE 9 HN, J W.P.No.31763, 32840, 32846, 32878, 32889, 32911_2016 Date of reserved for orders : Date of pronouncement : 20.07.2026 Date of uploading : APHC010737872016 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3457] MONDAY, THE 20th DAY OF JULY 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 32889/2016 Between: 1. Y. SANTHALAKSHMI, W/O Y. NAVEEN KUMAR, AGED ABOUT 44 YEARS, OCC: HOUSE WIFE, R/O. PRASADAMPADU VILLAGE, VIJAYAWADA RURAL, KRISHNA DISTRICT. ...PETITIONER AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPLE SECRETARY, MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, ANDHRA PRADESH SECRETARIAT, HYDERABAD. 2. THE CAPITAL REGION DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, REPRESENTED BY ITS COMMISSIONER, VIJAYAWADA, KRISHNA DISTRICT. 3. THE GRAMPANCHAYAT, PRASADAMPADU VILLAGE, VIJAYAWADA RURAL MANDAL, KRISHNA DISTRICT. REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY. ...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 toto issue an appropriate Writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the 10 HN, J W.P.No.31763, 32840, 32846, 32878, 32889, 32911_2016 Respondents and their officials in trying to demolish the Petitioner's building admeasuring in an extent of 290 Sy. Yds in R.S. No.70/7, at Prasadampadu Village, Vijayawada Rural, Krishna District as being illegal, arbitrary, violative of principles of natural justice and violative of Articles 14, 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India and consequently to direct the respondents not to demolish the petitioner's building IA NO: 1 OF 2016(WPMP 40688 OF 2016 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 not to demolish the Petitioner's building adineasuring in an extent of 290 Sy. Yds in R.S. No.70/7, at Prasadampadu Village, Vijayawada Rural, Krishna District, pending disposal of the above Writ Petition IA NO: 1 OF 2017(WVMP 1676 OF 2017 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.M.P.No.4068812016 in W.P.No.32689/2016, dated 26.09.2016 and pass Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. P SHASHI KIRAN Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. A S C BOSE 2. GP-MUNCIPAL ADMN AND URBAN DEV(AP) 3. ELEVATED AS JUDGE 11 HN, J W.P.No.31763, 32840, 32846, 32878, 32889, 32911_2016 Date of reserved for orders : Date of pronouncement : 20.07.2026 Date of uploading : APHC010611452016 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3457] MONDAY, THE 20th DAY OF JULY 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 32911/2016 Between: 1. V. SUGUNA,, W/O: V. RAMESH BABU, AGED ABOUT 42 YEARS, OCC: HOUSE WIFE, R/O: DOOR NO :4-212/ 1,RAMAVARAPADU VILLAGE, GRAMAPANCHAYAT,VIJAYAWADA RURAL MANDAL, KRISHNA DISTRICT. ...PETITIONER AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPLE SECRETARY, MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, ANDHRAPRADESH SECRETARIAT, HYDERABAD. 2. THE CAPITAL REGION DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, REPRESENTED BY ITS COMMISSIONER, VIJAYAWADA, KRISHNA DISTRICT. 3. THE GRAMPANCHAYAT, RAMAVARRAPADU VILLAGE, VIJAYAWADA RURAL MANDAL, KRISHNA DISTRICT. REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY ...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 toto issue an appropriate Writ, order or direction, more particularly 12 HN, J W.P.No.31763, 32840, 32846, 32878, 32889, 32911_2016 one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the Respondents and their officials in trying to demolish the Petitioner's building admeasuring in an extent of 156.6 Sy.Yds in R.S. No. 133/2C, at Ramavarappadu Village, Vijayawada Rural, Krishna District as being illegal, arbitrary, violative of principles of natural justice and violative of Articles 14, 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India and consequently to direct the respondents not to demolish the petitioner's building IA NO: 1 OF 2016(WPMP 40710 OF 2016 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 not to demolish the Petitioner's building admeasuring in an extent of 156.6 Sy. Yds in R.S. No. 133/2C, at Ramavarappadu Village, Vijayawada Rural, Krishna District, pending disposal of the above Writ Petition IA NO: 1 OF 2017(WVMP 1883 OF 2017 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 interm orders in WPMP.No.40710/2 in WPNo.32911 /16, dated 26- 09-2016 and dismiss the above writ petition and to pass Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. P SHASHI KIRAN Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. A S C BOSE 2. GP-MUNCIPAL ADMN AND URBAN DEV(AP) 3. ELEVATED AS JUDGE 13 HN, J W.P.No.31763, 32840, 32846, 32878, 32889, 32911_2016 COMMON ORDER: 1. All these writ petitions are filed aggrieved by the action of respondents in trying to demolish the petitioners’ building/properties without following the due process of law. 2. This Court directed interim direction as prayed for. However, it made it clear that the said order shall not preclude respondent Nos.2 and 3 from following the due process of law if they wish to dispossess the petitioners from the subject properties. 3. Sri S.V.S.S.Shiva Ram, learned Standing counsel appears for respondents. 4. Recording the same, these writ petitions are disposed off in terms of the interim orders granted earlier by this Court. There shall be no order as to costs. Pending miscellaneous petitions, if any, shall stand closed. ___________________ JUSTICE HARINATH.N Date:20.07.2026 NKA Whether the order is : Speaking Yes/No / Reasoned Yes/No Reportable Yes/No / Non-Reportable Yes/No 14 HN, J W.P.No.31763, 32840, 32846, 32878, 32889, 32911_2016 117 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NOs: 31763, 32840, 32846, 32878, 32889 and 32911 of 2016 Date: 20.07.2026 NKA