1 HN, J W.P.No.7478_2016 Date of reserved for orders : Date of pronouncement : Date of uploading : APHC010444912016 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: 7478/2016 Between: 1. KANDI VENKATA SRINIVAS,, S/O.. SURYANARAYANA HINDU, AGED ABOUT 46 YEAS, BUSINESS, R/O.D.NO.10-28-25, NARASIMHARAOPET, TADEPALLIGUDEM, WEST GODAVARI DISTRICT. 2. KANDI VENKATA BHAVANI SBANKAR,, S/O.SURYANARAYANA, AGED ABOUT 39 YEARS, PRIVATE SERVICE, R/O.DNO.10-28-25, NARASIMHARAOPET, TADEPALLIGUDEM, WEST GODAVARI DISTRICT 3. KANDI CHANDRA MANIKYAM,, W/O.SURYANARAYANA, AGED ABOUT 70 YEARS, HOUSEWIFE, R/O.D.NO.10-28-25, NARASIMHARAOPET, TADEPALLIGUDEM, WEST GODAVARI DISTRICT. ...PETITIONER(S) AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP BY ITS PRL. SECRETARY, REVENUE (MUNICIPAL ADMN. AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT), SECRETARIAT, HYDERABAD. 2. THE TADEPALLIGUDEM MUNICIPALITY, REP., BY ITS COMMISSIONER, TADEPALLIGUDEM, WEST GODAVARI DISTRICT. 2 HN, J W.P.No.7478_2016 3. THE TOWN PLANNING OFFICER, TADEPALLIGUDEM MUNICIPALITY, TADEPALLIGUDEM, WEST GODAVARI DISTRICT ...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, especially one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in trying to demolish by giving markings on the house walls bearing D.No.10- 28-25, Kandivari Street, Narasimharaopeta, Tadepalligudem without issuing any notice either under A.P. Municipalities Act, 1965 or any other Act invogue as illegal, arbitrary violative of chapter III of the A.P.Municipalities Act, 1965 and Articles 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India and consequently desist the respondents from demolishing the house bearing D.No.10-28-25 of Narasimharaopeta, Tadepalligudem IA NO: 1 OF 2016(WPMP 9552 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 interfere with possession and enjoyment of house bearing D.No. 10-28-25, Narasimharaopeta, Tadepalligudem, West Godavari District, pending disposal of the above Writ Petition Counsel for the Petitioner(S): 1. ELEVATED AS JUDGE Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. GP-MUNCIPAL ADMN AND URBAN DEV(AP) 2. VENKATESWARLU NIMMAGADDA 3 HN, J W.P.No.7478_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 08.03.2016, directed the respondent municipal authorities not to interfere with the subject property except in accordance with law due procedure laid down by 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.7478_2016 120 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 7478 of 2016 Date: 22.07.2026 NKA