1 HN, J W.P.No.34209_2016 Date of reserved for orders : Date of pronouncement : Date of uploading : APHC010485432016 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3457] WEDNESDAY, THE 22nd DAY OF JULY 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 34209/2016 Between: 1. A. RAMA MOHANA RAO, KRISHNA DIST., S/O. LAKSHMAIAH, OCC : BUSINESS, AGED ABOUT 64 YRS, R/O D.NO.5-143, NIDAMANURU, KRISHNA DISTRICT. ANDHRA PRADESH ...PETITIONER AND 1. PRL SECY M A U D DEPT 2 ORS, 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 NIDAMANURU 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 Respondent Nos. 2 and 3 and their officials in trying to demolish the Petitioners building 2 HN, J W.P.No.34209_2016 admeasuring in an extent of 302 Sy. Yds bearing door No.5-143, Nidamanuru Village, Vijayawada Rural Mandal, Krishna District as being illegal, arbitrary, violation of principles of natural justice and violation of Articles 14, 21 and 300- A of the Constitution of India and consequently to direct the respondent Nos. 2 and 3 not to demolish the petitioners building and pass such other order or orders as are deemed fit and proper in the circumstances of the case forthwith. IA NO: 1 OF 2016(WPMP 42198 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 Respondent Nos. 2 and 3 not to demolish the Petitioner building admeasuring in an extent of 302 Sy. Yds bearing door No.5-143, Nidamanuru Village, Vijayawada Rural Mandal, 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 2056 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.42198/2016 WP.No. 34209/2016, dated 30.09.2016 and dismiss the above writ petition and to pass Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. N PAVAN KUMAR 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.34209_2016 ORDER: 1. The present writ petition is filed, being aggrieved by the action of the respondents in trying to demolish the petitioner’s property without following the due process of law. 2. This Court, vide order dated 30.09.2016, granted an interim direction as prayed for. Thereafter, the matter has been listed for hearing today. 3. Accordingly, the present writ petition is disposed off, leaving it open for the respondents to take appropriate steps in accordance with law. If any action has already been initiated prior to the passing of this order, the same shall be governed by law. There shall be no order as to costs. Pending miscellaneous petitions, if any, shall stand closed. ___________________ JUSTICE HARINATH.N Date:22.07.2026 NKA Whether the order is : Speaking Yes/No / Reasoned Yes/No Reportable Yes/No / Non-Reportable Yes/No 4 HN, J W.P.No.34209_2016 160 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 34209 of 2016 Date: 22.07.2026 NKA