KOMURUPALEVU VAMSI MAHESH v. The State of Andhra Pradesh,
WP(PIL)/146/2026 · 2026-07-20
Challa Gunaranjan, Lisa Gill
Public Interest Litigationbody2026
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APHC010260252026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI
WP(PIL) NO: 146 of 2026 Bench Sr.No:-50 [3584] Komurupalevu Vamsi Mahesh ...Petitioner Vs. The State of Andhra Pradesh and others ...Respondents ********* *****
CORAM : THE CHIEF JUSTICE LISA GILL SRI JUSTICE CHALLA GUNARANJAN
DATE : 21st July, 2026 Present:- Advocate for Petitioner
:
NONE Advocate(s) for Respondent(s) : GP for Revenue for R.2 to R.5 ******* LISA GILL, CJ:
Prayer in this writ petition is for directing respondents to take action upon representation dated 05.02.2026 submitted by petitioner in respect to stopping illegal excavation of fish/shirmp ponds in and around Survey No.51 of Kocharla Village. Petitioner further seeks joint inspection by all concerned departments and submission of a report; protection of freshwater pond and prevent contamination or seepage.
2. Learned Government Pleader for Revenue, on last date of hearing i.e., 13.07.2026, had submitted that after receipt of representation submitted by petitioner in February, 2026, matter was considered; field inspection carried out by concerned Tahsildar and it came to light that survey
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numbers for proposed pond are in aqua zone; licences for new freshwater aquaculture farm under APSADA Rules, 2020 were issued on 02.04.2026 & 03.04.2026 by licensing authority; excavation of tanks had not yet been completed. It is further submitted that joint inspection was carried out by Tahsildar, Kalidindi, along with officials of Fisheries department and that in case any violation is found to be existing, proceedings shall be initiated for cancellation of licence. Copy of communication dated 07.05.2026 referred to by learned Government Pleader for Revenue was taken on record subject to just exceptions.
3. On said date, learned counsel for petitioner had sought a pass over to seek instructions but had failed to receive any, therefore, matter was adjourned for today. Today none appears on behalf of petitioner.
4. Keeping in view the facts as noted above, this Writ Petition is
disposed of as infructuous. In case any incorrect fact has been placed before us, petitioner is at liberty to file appropriate application. No costs. Pending application(s) if any stand(s) disposed of accordingly.
LISA GILL, CJ
CHALLA GUNARANJAN, J 21-07-2026 Vjl
Whether the order is Speaking/Reasoned : Yes / No Whether the order is Reportable
: Yes / No