1 HN, J W.P.No.33380_2016 Date of reserved for orders : Date of pronouncement : Date of uploading : APHC010426662016 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: 33380/2016 Between: 1. DARA SRINIVASULU, S/O RAMAIAH AGED ABOUT: 44 YRS, OCC: AGRICULTURE R/O OPPOSITE TO SPANDANA THEATRE, NEAR MUNICIPAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, KAVALI, S.P.S.R. NELLORE DISTRICT ...PETITIONER AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT, A.P. SECRETARIAT, HYDERABAD 2. THE KAVALI MUNICIPALITY KAVALI, S.P.S.R. NELLORE DISTRICT REP. BY ITS COMMISSIONER ...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 a Writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the 2nd respondent in trying to demolish the petitioner's house situated in Sy.No.1091, Kavali Bit-I, Kavali Municipality, Kavali Sub Registration Area, S.P.S.R. Nellore Registration District for an extent of 12 Ankanams or Ac.0.02 cents without giving any notice, without following any procedure under the A.P. Municipalities Act is 2 HN, J W.P.No.33380_2016 arbitrary, illegal, without jurisdiction, in violation of principles of natural justice and consequently direct the respondents not to demolish the above said house belonging to the petitioner, and pass IA NO: 1 OF 2016(WPMP 41250 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 house situated in Sy.No.1091, Kavali Bit-I, Kavali Municipality, Kavali Sub Registration Area, S.P.S.R. Nellore Registration District for an extent of 12 Ankanams or Ac.0.02 cents, pending disposal of the writ petition and pass Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. CH C KRISHNA REDDY Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. GP-MUNCIPAL ADMN AND URBAN DEV(AP) 3 HN, J W.P.No.33380_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. While admitting the present writ petition, this Court, vide order dated 28.09.2016, directed the respondent not to demolish the petitioner’s house situated in Sy.No.1091, Kavali Bit-I, Kavali Municipality, Kavali Sub- Regostratopm Area, SPSR Nellore Registration District for an extent of 12 Ankanams or Ac.0.02 cents except in accordance with law. 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.33380_2016 148 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 33380 of 2016 Date: 22.07.2026 NKA