KATTA HARI KRISHNA v. The State of Andhra Pradesh,
WP/4696/2025 · 2026-07-21
Nyapathy Vijay
body2026
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3460] WEDNESDAY, THE 22nd DAY OF JULY 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY WRIT PETITION NO: 442/2025 Between:
1. ANNAPAREDDY SRINIVASA RAO, S/ O PRAKASA RAO, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS OCCUPATION CONTRACT JR LECTURER, R/O. 3- 492,3RD WARD, AVANIGADDA, KRISHNA DISTRICT. ...PETITIONER AND
1. THE STATE OF AP, REP BY IT'S PRINCIPLE SECRETARY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS,VELGAPUDI AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 2. THE COMMISSIONER COLLEGIATE EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH, MANGALAGIRI GUNTUR DISTRICT. 3. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, FINANCE DEPARTMENT GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS VELAGAPUDI GUNTUR
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DISTRICT. 4. THE REGIONAL JOINT DIRECTOR OF INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION, RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM,EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT. 5. THE GOVERNMENT JUNIOR COLLEGE, AVANIGADDA REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL, AVANIGADDA,KRISHNA 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 topleased to issue order more particularly one in the nature of writ of mandamus directing the respondents to continue the petitioner as contract Lecturer commerce (vocational) in the Government Junior College, Avanigadda i.e 5th respondent on par with one Smt Renuka devi by duly considering the order passed by this Hon'ble court passed in W.P No. 13778 of 2023 dt 16-06-2023 and other similar orders till attaining the superannuation age of 62 years and to pass IA NO: 1 OF 2025 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 pleased to direct the respondents to continue the service of the petitioner as contract Lecturer commerce (vocational) in the Government Junior College, Avanigadda i.e 5th respondent till the petitioner attains the age of 62 years pending disposal of the above writ petition and to pass IA NO: 2 OF 2025 Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the
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petition, the High Court may be pleased may be pleased to grant leave to file counter affidavit in W.P.No.442 of 2025 in the interest of justice and may be pleased to pass Counsel for the Petitioner:
1. B S N NAIDU Counsel for the Respondent(S):
1. GP FOR SERVICES III
2.
GP FOR SERVICES I The Court made the following:
WRIT PETITION NO: 2321/2025 Between:
1. DOMMETI SRI KRISHNA MADHAVA RAO, S/O SAHAIB AGE 60 YEARS, OCC WORKING AS FULL TIME CONTINGENT (FTC) THE ZILLAPARISHAD HIGH SCHOOL,NEDUNURU, DR.B.R.AMBEDKARKONASEEMA DISTRICT. 2. AINAVILLI SESHA RAO, S/OVENKATAPATHY , AGE 60 YEARS,OCC WORKING AS FULL TIME CONTINGENT (FTC),
THE ZILLAPARISHAD HIGH SCHOOL,KONDUKUDURU, DR.B.R.AMBEDKARKONASEEMA DISTRICT. 3. YANAMADALA NARASIMHA RAO, S/O MEERASAHEB AGE 60 YEARS, OCC WORKING AS FULL TIME CONTINGENT (FTC), THE ZILLAPARISHAD HIGH SCHOOL,BANDARULANKA, DR.B.R.AMBEDKARKONASEEMA DISTRICT. 4
...PETITIONER(S) AND
1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, PANCHAYAT RAJ DEPARTMENT, ANDHRA PRADESH SECRETARIAT,VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 2. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, FINANCE AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT, ANDHRA PRADESH SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 3. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ZILLAPRAJAPARISHAD,KAKINADA, EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT. 4. THE HEAD MASTER/DRAWING AND DISBURSING OFFICER, THE ZILLAPARISHAD HIGH SCHOOL,NEDUNURU, DR.B.R.AMBEDKARKONASEEMA DISTRICT. 5. THE HEAD MASTER/DRAWING AND DISBURSING OFFICER, THE ZILLAPARISHAD HIGH SCHOOL,KONDUKUDURU, DR.B.R.AMBEDKARKONASEEMA DISTRICT. 6. THE HEAD MASTER/DRAWING AND DISBURSING OFFICER, THE ZILLAPARISHAD HIGH SCHOOL,BANDARULANKA, DR.B.R.AMBEDKARKONASEEMA 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 topleased to issue an appropriate
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writ. Order or Direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of mandamus to declare the action of the 3rd respondent in issuing Circular Rc.No D5/509760/2025 dated 20-01-2025 for relieving the petitioners from service on attaining the age of superannuation without enhancing the age of superannuation from 60 years to 62 years as illegal, arbitrary. Unconstitutional, consequently set aside the Circular Rc.No D5/509760/2025 dated 20-01-2025and direct the respondents to continue the petitioners in service till the petitioner attain the age of 62 years IA NO: 1 OF 2025 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 pleased to suspend the Circular Rc.No D5/509760/2025 dated 2Q-Q1-2Q25 so far as the petitioners are concerned and direct the respondents to continue the services of the petitioner till the petitioner attains the age of 62 years pending disposal of the above writ petition Counsel for the Petitioner(S):
1. L V S NAGARAJU Counsel for the Respondent(S):
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GP FOR SERVICES IV
2. GP FOR SERVICES I
3. G SRINIVASULA REDDY (SC FOR ZPP MPP AND GP SERVICES) WRIT PETITION NO: 4272/2025 Between:
1. B NAGA BHUSHANA RAO, S/O. LATE MANMADHA RAO, AGED 59 YEARS, OCC LAB ATTENDER/ASSISTANT - E.T. (MTS),
GOVERNMENT JUNIOR COLLEGE, PONDURU
SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT, ANDHRA
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PRADESH. 2. D. RAVI, S/O. MUNUSWAMY, AGED 59 YEARS, OCC LAB ATTENDER/ASSISTANT - M. AND A.T. (MTS), SRS GOVERNMENT JUNIOR COLLEGE, PUTTURU, TIRUPATI DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH. 3. P. SOMANATHA REDDY, S/O. P. MUKUNDA REDDY, AGED 59 YEARS, OCC LAB ATTENDER/ASSISTANT - C.E.T. (MTS), PCN GOVERNMENT JUNIOR COLLEGE, NAGARI, CHITTOOR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH. 4. K. VENKATESULU, S/O. K. TYGARAJU, AGED 59 YEARS, OCC LAB ATTENDER/ASSISTANT - SERICULTURE (MTS),
GOVERNMENT JUNIOR COLLEGE, BOMMASAMUDRAM, CHITTOOR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH. 5. K. YESUPADAM, S/O K. DORASWAMY, AGED 59 YEARS, OCC LAB ATTENDER/ASSISTANT - E.ET. (MTS), GOVERNMENT JUNIOR COLLEGE, BANGARUPALEM, CHITTOOR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH. ...PETITIONER(S) AND
1. THE STATE OF AP, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 2. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP.BY ITS SPECIAL CHIEF SECRETARY, FINANCE (HR-IV-FR AND LR) DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 3. THE COMMISSIONER OF INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION, STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR
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DISTRICT. 4. THE REGIONAL JOINT DIRECTOR, INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION, ZONE-1 RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM, EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH. 5. THE REGIONAL JOINT DIRECTOR, INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION, ZONE-IV KADAPA, YSR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH. 6. GOVERNMENT JUNIOR COLLEGE, PONDURU, SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT. REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL. 7. S R S GOVERNMENT JUNIOR COLLEGE, PUTTUR, TIRUPATI DISTRICT. REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL. 8. P C N GOVERNMENT JUNIOR COLLEGE, NAGARI, CHITTOOR DISTRICT. REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL. 9. GOVERNMENT JUNIOR COLLEGE, BOMMASAMUDRAM, CHITTOOR DISTRICT. REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL. 10. P V R GOVERNMENT JUNIOR COLLEGE, BANGARUPALEM, CHITTOOR DISTRICT. REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL.
...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 topleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of a writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in not extending the benefit of enhancement of the age of superannuation up to 62 years of age to the petitioners on par with regular Government Employees, as per G.O.Ms.No.15,
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Finance Department dated 31-01-2022 as illegal, arbitrary and unconstitutional and consequently direct the respondents to continue the petitioners in service up to the age of 62 years as Part Time Lab Attenders/Assistants (MTS) in E.T., M and A.T., C.E.T., Sericulture and E.E.T. Vocational Courses in Education Department in Government Junior College, Ponduru, Srikakulam District, S.R.S. Government Junior College, Puttur, Tirupati District, P.C.N. Government Junior College, Nagari, Government Junior College, Bommasamudram, Chittoor and Government Junior College, Bangarupalem, Chittoor District, and pass IA NO: 1 OF 2025 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 pleased to direct the respondents herein to continue the petitioners in service up to the age of 62 years as Lab Attenders/Assistants (MTS) E.T., M & A.T., C.E.T., Sericulture, E.E.T. Vocational Courses in Education Department in Government Junior College, Ponduru, Srikakulam District, S.R.S. Government Junior College, Puttur, Tirupati District, P.C.N. Government Junior College, Nagari, Government Junior College, Bommasamudram, Chittoor and Government Junior College, Bangarupalem, Chittoor District, pending disposal of the above writ petition and pass IA NO: 2 OF 2025 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 may be pleased to grant leave to file counter affidavit in W.P.No.4272 of 2025 in the interest of justice and may be pleased to pass Counsel for the Petitioner(S):
1.
KAVITHA GOTTIPATI Counsel for the Respondent(S):
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1. GP FOR SERVICES III
2. GP FOR SERVICES I WRIT PETITION NO: 4281/2025 Between:
1. VECHALAPU SANNI BABU,, S/O. RAMU NAIDU, AGED ABOUT 59 YEARS, OCC CLUSTER RESOURCE PERSON/ CLUSTER RESERVED MOBILE TEACHER, IN ZILLA PARISHAD HIGH SCHOOI COMPIEX, VEPAGUNTA, R/O. VEPAGUNTA VIILAGE, PENDURTHI MANDAI, VISAKHAPATNAM DISTRICT. 2. BOTCHA UMAMAHESWARA RAO,, S/O. LAKSHMANA, AGED ABOUT 59 YEARS, OCC CLUSTER RESOURCE PERSON IN MRC SALUR, SALUR MANDAI, R/O. BAGUVALASA VILLAGE, SALUR MANDAI, PARVATHIPURAM MANYAM DISTRICT. 3. REDDI PAPI NAIDU,, S/O. LATCHANNA, AGED ABOUT 59 YEARS, OCC CIUSTER RESOURCE PERSON IN MANDAI EDUCATION OFFICE, RANASTHAIAM, R/O.
PISHINI VIILAGE, PATHIVADA PALEM, SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT. 4. DOMA NAGESAWARA RAO,, S/O. RAMACHANDRA RAO, AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS, OCC CIUSTER RESOURCE PERSON IN ZIIIA PARISHAD HIGH SCHOOI, GOPAVARAM, R/O. MUSUNURU VIIIAGE AND MANDAI, ELURU DISTRICT. 5. VALLURU PARAMESWARA RAO,, S/O.
SURYANARAYANA, AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS, OCC CLUSTER RESOURCE PERSON, IN MRC SALUR, SALUR MANDAI, R/O. CHINNA YATA STREET, SALUR, PARVATHIPURAM MANYAM DISTRICT. 10
6. NIMMADA VENKATA RAMANA,, S/O. LATE GAMMAYYA, AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS, OCC CLUSTER RESOURCE PERSON IN ZILLA PARISHAD HIGH SCHOOL, POLAKI, R/O. GOKAYYAVALASA VILLAGE, NARASANNAPETA, URIAM, SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT. 7. PAGOTI LAKSHNRIANA RAO, , S/O. LATE MALAYYA, AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS, OCC CLUSTER RESOURCE PERSON IN ZILLA PARISHAD HIGH SCHOOL, NARASANNAPETA, R/O. JAMMU VILLAGE, NARASANNAPETA POST AND MANDAL, SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT
8. DURGAPRASAD PANIGRAHI,, S/O. LATE MADANMOHAN PANIGRAHI, AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS, OCC. CLUSTER RESOURCE PERSON IN ZILLA PARISHAD HIGH SCHOOL, AKKUPALLI SCHOOL COMPLEX, AKKUPALLI, R/O. RANGOI VILLAGE, PALASA MANDAL, SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT. 9. VADLA PRABHAKAR,, S/O. KESAVAIAH, AGED ABOUT 57 YEARS, OCC. CLUSTER RESOURCE PERSON IN ZILLA PARISHAD HIGH SCHOOL, R/O.ANANTHAPURAM, ANANTHAPURAM MANDAL, ANANTHAPURAM DISTRICT. 10. RAJETI ANANTHA KUMAR,, S/O. R.V.R.ACHARYULU, AGED ABOUT 59 YEARS, OCC. CLUSTER RESOURCE PERSON
IN MANDAL EDUCATIONAL OFFICE, BUTCHIAHPETA, R/O. VADDADI, BUTCHAYYAPETA MANDAL, ANAKAPALLI DISTRICT. 11. KANTI BRAHMAJI,, S/O. SATYANARAYANA, AGED ABOUT 59 YEARS, OCC. CLUSTER RESOURCE PERSON, IN T.R.M.M.GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL COMPLEX, PARVATHIPURARN, R/O. PARVATHIPURAM, PARVATHIPURAM MANYAM DISTRICT. 11
12. DWARAPUREDDI KRISHNA,, S/O. SIMHACHALAM, AGED ABOUT 59 YEARS, 0CC. CLUSTER RESOURCE PERSON, IN Z.P.HIGH SCHOOL, CHINAKUDAMA COMPLEX, JIYYAMMAVALASA MANDAL, R/O. CHINAKUDAMA, JIYYAMMAVALASA MANDAL, PARVATHIPURAM MANYAM DISTRICT. 13. V. VEERA PRATHAPA REDDI,, S/O. APPA RAO, AGED ABOUT 59 YEARS, 0CC. CLUSTER RESOURCE PERSON,
IN M.R.0 THONDANGI, THONDANGI MANDAL, R/O. THONDANGI, THONDANGI MANDAL, KAKINADA DISTRICT. 14. GAVINI VENKATESWARLU,, S/O. VENKATESWARLU, AGED ABOUT 51 YEARS, 0CC.
CLUSTER RESOURCE PERSON, IN ZILLA PARISHAD GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL, EPURUPALEM, R/O. EPURUPALEM, CHIRALA MANDAL, BAPATLA DISTRICT
15. BOBBIN HARI KRISHNA, , S/O. DEMULLU, AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS, OCC CLUSTER RESOURCE PERSON, IN ZILLA PARISHAD SCHOOL, M.KODURU CLUSTER,
16. P. SURESH BABU,, S/O. RARNAIAH, AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS, OCC CLUSTER RESOURCE PERSON, IN MANDAL EDUCATIONAL OFFICE, KONAKANAMITIA, R/O. MUNAGAPADU VILLAGE, KONAKANAMITIA MANDAL, PRAKASAM DISTRICT
17. S. ACHYUTA RAO,, S/O. SURYA RAO, AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS, OCC CLUSTER RESOURCE PERSON, IN ZILLA PARISHAD HIGH SCHOOL, L.N.PETA CLUSTER, R/O. NELLIPARTHI VILLAGE, AMUDALAVALASA MANDAL, SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT. 18. TALABATTULA DHANUNJAYA RAO,, S/O. LATE SATYALINGACHARI, AGED ABOUT 57 YEARS, OCC
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CLUSTER RESOURCE PERSON,
IN MANDAL EDUCATIONAL OFFICE, HIRAMANDLAM,
R/O. PALAKONDA ROAD, AMUDALAVALASA GATE, SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT
...PETITIONER(S) AND
1. THE STATE OF AP, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH. 2. THE COMMISSIONER AND DIRECTOR, SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT,
VIDYA BHAVAN, VENKATADRI TOWERS, ATMAKURU, MANGALAGIRI MANDAL, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 3. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR AND CHAIRMAN, SARVA SIKSHA ABHIYAN, VISAKHAPATNAM, VISAKHAPATNAM DISTRICT. 4. THE DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL OFFICER, VISAKHAPATNAM, VISAKHAPATNAM DISTRICT. 5. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR AND CHAIRMAN, SARVA SIKSHA ABHIYAN,
PARVATHIPURAM, PARVATHIPURAM MANYAM DISTRICT. 6. THE DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL OFFICER, PARVATHIPURAM,
PARVATHIPURAM MANYAM DISTRICT. 7. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR AND CHAIRMAN, SARVA SIKSHA ABHIYAN,
SRIKAKULAM, SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT. 8. THE DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL OFFICER, SRIKAKULAM, SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT. 13
9. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR AND CHAIRMAN, SARVA SIKSHA ABHIYAN, ELURU, ELURU DISTRICT. 10. THE DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL OFFICER, ELURU, ELURU DISTRICT. 11. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR AND CHAIRMAN, SARVA SIKSHA ABHIYAN, ANANTHAPUR, ANANTHAPUR DISTRICT. 12. THE DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL OFFICER, ANANTHAPUR, ANANTHAPUR DISTRICT. 13. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR AND CHAIRMAN, SARVA SIKSHA ABHIYAN,
ANAKAPALLI, ANAKAPALLI DISTRICT. 14. THE DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL OFFICER, ANAKAPALLI, ANAKAPALLI DISTRICT. 15. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR AND CHAIRMAN, SARVA SIKSHA ABHIYAN, KAKINADA, KAKINADA DISTRICT. 16. THE DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL OFFICER, KAKINADA, KAKINADA DISTRICT. 17. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR AND CHAIRMAN, SARVA SIKSHA ABHIYAN, BAPATIA, BAPATIA DISTRICT. 18. THE DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL OFFICER, BAPATIA, BAPATIA DISTRICT. 19.
THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR AND CHAIRMAN, SARVA SIKSHA ABHIYAN, PRAKASAM, PRAKASAM DISTRICT. 20. THE DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL OFFICER, PRAKASAM, PRAKASAM DISTRICT. ...RESPONDENT(S):
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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 topleased to issue a Writ order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus to declare the inaction on the part of the official Respondents in not taking steps for continuity of the services of the petitioners till the age of superannuation i.e., till the age of 62 years in their respective posts i.e.. Cluster Resource Person/Cluster Reserved Mobile Teacher in the respective clusters in consonance with the instructions issued by the Government as illegal arbitrary unfair and contrary to Articles 14, 19(1)g and 21 bf the constitution of India and direct the Respondents to continue the services of the petitioners in their respective posts i.e.. Cluster Resource Person/Cluster Reserved Mobile Teacher in the respective clusters till the age of superannuation i.e., till the age of 62 years and pass IA NO: 1 OF 2025 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 pleased to direct the Respondents to continue the services of the petitioners in their respective posts i.e., Cluster Resource Person/Cluster Reserved Mobile Teacher in the respective clusters till the age of superannuation i.e., till the age of 62 years, pending disposal of writ petition and pass Counsel for the Petitioner(S):
1. GORLE GOPALAKRISHNA Counsel for the Respondent(S):
1. GP FOR SERVICES III
2. GP FOR SCHOOL EDUCATION
3. GP FOR SERVICES I
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4. GP FOR SCHOOL EDUCATION WRIT PETITION NO: 4272/2025 Between:
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B NAGA BHUSHANA RAO, S/O. LATE MANMADHA RAO, AGED 59 YEARS, OCC LAB ATTENDER/ASSISTANT - E.T. (MTS),
GOVERNMENT JUNIOR COLLEGE, PONDURU
SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH. 2. D. RAVI, S/O. MUNUSWAMY, AGED 59 YEARS, OCC LAB ATTENDER/ASSISTANT - M. AND A.T. (MTS), SRS GOVERNMENT JUNIOR COLLEGE, PUTTURU, TIRUPATI DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH. 3. P. SOMANATHA REDDY, S/O. P. MUKUNDA REDDY, AGED 59 YEARS, OCC LAB ATTENDER/ASSISTANT - C.E.T. (MTS), PCN GOVERNMENT JUNIOR COLLEGE, NAGARI, CHITTOOR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH. 4. K. VENKATESULU, S/O. K. TYGARAJU, AGED 59 YEARS, OCC LAB ATTENDER/ASSISTANT - SERICULTURE (MTS),
GOVERNMENT JUNIOR COLLEGE, BOMMASAMUDRAM, CHITTOOR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH. 5. K. YESUPADAM, S/O K. DORASWAMY, AGED 59 YEARS, OCC LAB ATTENDER/ASSISTANT - E.ET. (MTS), GOVERNMENT JUNIOR COLLEGE, BANGARUPALEM, CHITTOOR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH. ...PETITIONER(S) AND
1. THE STATE OF AP, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR
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DISTRICT. 2. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP.BY ITS SPECIAL CHIEF SECRETARY, FINANCE (HR-IV-FR AND LR) DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 3. THE COMMISSIONER OF INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION, STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 4. THE REGIONAL JOINT DIRECTOR, INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION, ZONE-1 RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM, EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH. 5. THE REGIONAL JOINT DIRECTOR, INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION, ZONE-IV KADAPA, YSR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH. 6. GOVERNMENT JUNIOR COLLEGE, PONDURU, SRIKAKULAM DISTRICT. REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL. 7. S R S GOVERNMENT JUNIOR COLLEGE, PUTTUR, TIRUPATI DISTRICT. REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL. 8. P C N GOVERNMENT JUNIOR COLLEGE, NAGARI, CHITTOOR DISTRICT. REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL. 9. GOVERNMENT JUNIOR COLLEGE, BOMMASAMUDRAM, CHITTOOR DISTRICT. REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL. 10. P V R GOVERNMENT JUNIOR COLLEGE, BANGARUPALEM, CHITTOOR DISTRICT. REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL.
...RESPONDENT(S):
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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 topleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of a writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in not extending the benefit of enhancement of the age of superannuation up to 62 years of age to the petitioners on par with regular Government Employees, as per G.O.Ms.No.15, Finance Department dated 31-01-2022 as illegal, arbitrary and unconstitutional and consequently direct the respondents to continue the petitioners in service up to the age of 62 years as Part Time Lab Attenders/Assistants (MTS) in E.T., M and A.T., C.E.T., Sericulture and E.E.T. Vocational Courses in Education Department in Government Junior College, Ponduru, Srikakulam District, S.R.S. Government Junior College, Puttur, Tirupati District, P.C.N. Government Junior College, Nagari, Government Junior College, Bommasamudram, Chittoor and Government Junior College, Bangarupalem, Chittoor District, and pass IA NO: 1 OF 2025 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 pleased to direct the respondents herein to continue the petitioners in service up to the age of 62 years as Lab Attenders/Assistants (MTS) E.T., M & A.T., C.E.T., Sericulture, E.E.T. Vocational Courses in Education Department in Government Junior College, Ponduru, Srikakulam District, S.R.S. Government Junior College, Puttur, Tirupati District, P.C.N. Government Junior College, Nagari, Government Junior College, Bommasamudram, Chittoor and Government Junior College, Bangarupalem, Chittoor District, pending disposal of the above writ petition and pass IA NO: 2 OF 2025 Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the
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petition, the High Court may be pleased may be pleased to grant leave to file counter affidavit in W.P.No.4272 of 2025 in the interest of justice and may be pleased to pass Counsel for the Petitioner(S):
1.
KAVITHA GOTTIPATI Counsel for the Respondent(S):
1. GP FOR SERVICES III
2. GP FOR SERVICES I WRIT PETITION NO: 4696/2025 Between:
1. KATTA HARI KRISHNA, S/O LATE KATTA TIRUPAIAH, OCC PROGRAMMER,AGED ABOUT 59 YEARS, R/0.6- 58/20,GAYATRI ORCHIDS,
MANDADAM, GUNTUR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH-522237. ...PETITIONER AND
1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP.BY ITS THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ,ELECTRONIS AND COMMUNICATIONS(ITEAND C)
DEPARTMENT,AP SECRETARIAT,4TH BLOCK, 1ST FLOOR,ROOM NO.214,
VELAGAPUDI,AMARAVATHI,GUNTUR DIST,A.P.-522238. 2. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP.BY ITS THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, FINANCE DEPARTMENT ,A.P SECRETARIAT,BLOCK-2,
1ST FLOOR,ROOM NO.287,VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI,GUNTUR DISTRICT.A.P.-522238. 19
3. THE ANDHRA PRADESH TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LTD APTS, REP.BY ITS THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, RAND B BUILDING,3RD
FLOOR, MG ROAD,VIJAYAWADA, KRISHNA DISTRICT,A.P.-520010. ...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 tomay be pleased to issue a writ
order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the Respondent No.3 issuing the office
Order vide Rc.No.APTS/D4/KHARI/DPO/181/90/2024/268 D 11-12-2024 informing the petitioner that he is retiring on 30-04-2025AN on attaining the age of superannuation i.e.60 years in pursuance of the circular Memo N0.1813129/FIN o1-HR/212/2022-HR-IV,Dt 23.09.2022 of the 2nd Respondent as illegal, arbitrary and in violation of the orders issued in G.O.Ms.No.15, Finance(HR-IV FR and LR) Department,Dt.31.01.2022 issued by the 2nd Respondent and violative of his fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents to continue the services of the Petitioner as Programmer in the 3rd Respondent till he attains the age of 62 years without any break and with all consequential and attendant benefits including regular pay and allowances and pass such IA NO: 1 OF 2025 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 may be pleased to direct the Respondents to continue the Petitioner in service as Programmer in the 3rd Respondent till he attains the age of 62 years without any break and with all consequential and attendant benefits including regular pay and allowances by suspending the Office order of the Respondent bearing Rc. No. APTS/D4/KH AR
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I/D PO/181 /90/2024/268 11-12-2024, pending disposal of the present writ petition and pass such Counsel for the Petitioner:
1. V.V.S.RAMAKRISHNA.A Counsel for the Respondent(S):
1. NUTHALAPATI MOHAN
2. G P FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AP
3. GP FOR FINANCE PLANNING WRIT PETITION NO: 18749/2025 Between:
1. NIDAMANURI CHANDA SAHEB,, S/O. AADAM SAHEB, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PARUCHUR PRIMARY AGRICULTURE AND CO-OPERATIVECREDIT SOCIETY LTD, PARCHUR, R/O.THIMMARAJU PALEM, PRAKASAM DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH
...PETITIONER AND
1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, AGRICULTURE AND CO- OPERATIVE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, AMARAVATHI GUNTUR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH
2. THE DISTRICT COOPERATIVE OFFICER, BAPATLA, BAPATLA DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH
3. THE PRAKASAM DISTRICT COOPERATIVE CENTRAL BANK LTD, REP. BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER,(CEO) ONGOLE, PRAKASAM DISTRICT, A.P.
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4. THE PARCHURU PRIMARY AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE CREDIT SOCIETY LTD, PARCHURU, REP.
BY ITS PERSON-IN-CHARGE, PARCHURU, BAPATIA DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH
...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 topleased to issue an appropriate writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of WRIT OF MANDAMUS calling for records and declare that the action of the respondents 2 to 4 in not considering the petitioner to continue in service upto age of 62 years in 4th respondent though the petitioner is entitled to be in service till 30-9-2027 by enhancement of age of superannuation from 60 to 62 years as per the amendment made by the Government vide GOMS.No.15 Finance(FIR-IV-FR and LR) Department dated 31-01-2022 and Rule 28(7) of the A.P. Cooperative Societies Rules, 1964, inspite of the resolution dated 06-2025 passed by the 4th respondent considering the requisition dated 21-06- 25- 2025 of the petitioner for extension of his service upto 30-09-2027 from 30- 09- 2025 increasing the age of the retirement from 60 to 62 years as arbitrary illegal, unjust and violative of Articles 14, 21 and 16 of Constitution of India and contrary to the Provisions of Andhra Pradesh Cooperative Societies Act 1964 and Rules made therein and consequently direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till the age of 62 years in the interests of justice. IA NO: 1 OF 2025 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 pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in service till 30-09-2027 duly enhancing the age of superannuation from 60 to 62 years as per the amendment made to GO.Ms.No.15 dated 31- 01-2022
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and Act 4 of 2022 pending disposal of the Writ Petition in the interests of justice Counsel for the Petitioner:
1. P A SESHU Counsel for the Respondent(S):
1. GP FOR SERVICES II WRIT PETITION NO: 20436/2025 Between:
1. APHMEL STAFF AND WORKERS UNION,, REGD.
NO. G- 1207, REGD. OFFICE AT APHMEL, KONDAPALLI, NTR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH
REP. BY ITS PRESIDENT SRI DASARI PULLAIAH
2. PAGADALA SRINIVASA MALLIKHARJUNA RAO, S/O. P NAGESWARA RAO, MALE, AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS OCC VICE PRESIDENT OF APHMEL STAFF AND WORKERS UNION RESIDENT OF D. NO. 11-64/1, AM PAMPULA CENTRE KONDAPALLI, KRISHNA DISTRICT
3. SAGGURTHI GOWTHU,, S/O. S ADISESHU, MALE, AGED ABOUT 53 YEARS OCC TREASURER OF APHMEL STAFF AND WORKERS UNION RESIDENT OF D. NO. 5- 207/1, RAJAKA STREET PENAMALUM, KRISHNA DISTRICT
...PETITIONER(S) AND
1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
INDUSTRIES AND COMMERCE/ENERGY DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI
AMARAVATI, ANDHRA
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PRADESH
2. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, FINANCE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI AMARAVATI, ANDHRA PRADESH
3. ANDHRA PRADESH HEAVY MACHINERY AND ENGINEERING LTD, REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, KONDAPALLI, IBRAHIMPATNAM MANDAL, NTR DISTRICT ANDHRA PRADESH
4. CHIEF PERSONNEL, ADMINISTRATIONAND VIGILANCE OFFICER, ANDHRA PRADESH HEAVY MACHINERY AND ENGINEERING LTD. IBRAHIMPATNAM MANDAL, NTR DISTRICT
5. THE SINGARENI COLLIERIES COMPANY LTD, REPRESENTED BY ITS CHAIRMAN, KOTHAGUDEM COLLIERIES BHADRADRI KOTHAGUDEM DISTRICT TELANGANA STATE - 507 101 (ALSO WORKING AS DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS APHMEL, NTR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH)
...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 topleased to issue an appropriate Writ, Order or Direction, more particularly one in the nature of MANDAMUS declaring the impugned inaction of the 3rd Respondent in not enhancing the age of superannuation of all the eligible employees of the 3rd Respondent Corporation to 62 years in line with GO Ms No. 15 Dt. 31.01.2022 read with GO Ms No. 147, Finance (HR IV-FR) Department Dt. 30.06.2014 GO Ms No. 102 Dt. 27.06.2017 or to enhance to 61 years as per 5th Respondent's Circular Ref No. CRP/PER/C/016/2042 Dt. 12.08.2021 as illegal, arbitrary, violative of Article 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India, and consequently direct the 3
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Respondent to enhance the Age of Superannuation of all the eligible employees working in the 3rd Respondent Corporation in terms of GO Ms No. 15 Dt. 31.01.2022 or as per Circular Ref. No. CRP/PER/C/016/2042 Dt. 12.08.2021 by duly considering the Representations dt.
23.10.2024, and 18.07.2025 made by the Petitioners IA NO: 1 OF 2025 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 pleased to direct the Respondents to consider the Representation Dt. 23.10.2024 and 18.07.2025 submitted by the Petitioners by placing the same before the Board in the immediate next board meeting of the 3rd Respondent pending disposal of the Writ Petition Counsel for the Petitioner(S):
1. Y V ANIL KUMAR Counsel for the Respondent(S):
1. T V SRI DEVI
2. GP FOR SERVICES I WRIT PETITION NO: 20072/2025 Between:
1. PAVANI VENKATA NAGENDRA PRASAD, S/O LATE P.
MADHUSUDHANA RAO AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC TEACHER, SGT, (MTS),
R/O 10-49-73/10, KACHERIMITTA, KAVALI TOWN AND MANDAL, SPSR NELLORE DISTRICT. ...PETITIONER AND
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1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VALAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 2. THE COMMISSIONER AND DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH, 4TH FLOOR, B-BLOCK, VTPS, ROAD, IBRAHIMPATNAM - 521456, KRISHNA DISTRICT. 3. THE DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL OFFICER, NELLORE, SPSR NELLORE DISTRICT. 4. THE MANDAL EDUCATIONAL OFFICER, , KALIGIRI, KELIGIRI MANDAL, SPSR NELLORE 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 tomay be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ, Order or Direction, more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the respondents in not Enhancing the age of superannuation for 60 to 62 years by Regularizing the services of the petitioner in terms of GOMS No. 114, dated 21.10.2023 as illegally, arbitrary, violation of Article 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India and contrary to the orders of this Honble Court in WP No. 10592 of 2025 and batch and seeking this Honble Court to direct the respondents to Enhance the age of Superannuation of the petitioner from 60 to 62 years by Regularizing the services of the petitioner in terms of GOMsNo.114 dated 21.10.2023 and pass such IA NO: 1 OF 2025 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 may be pleased to continue the petitioner till attain the age of 62 years by direct the
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respondents to consider the petitioner representation on 25.06.2025 as a contract teacher SGT (MTS), pending disposal of the main writ petition, and pass such Counsel for the Petitioner:
1. PAVANI SIVA KUMAR Counsel for the Respondent(S):
1. GP FOR SERVICES II WRIT PETITION NO: 21991/2025 Between:
1. NATHALA MANGAYAMMA, W/O.SUGUNA RAO, AGE 77 YEARS, OCC HOUSEWIFE, R/O.D.NO 22-47, B COLONY, BESIDE ST.THOMAS CHURCH
KONDAPALLI, IBRAHIMPATNAM MANDAL, NTR DISTRICT. ...PETITIONER AND
1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY REVENUE DEPARTMENT SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI. 2. 2. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, BAPATLA DISTRICT, BAPATLA. 3. THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER, BAPATLA DIVISION, BAPATLA DISTRICT. 4. THETAHSILDAR, PITLAVANIPALEM MANDAL, BAPATLA DISTRICT. 5. THE SURVEYOR, PITLAVANIPALEM MANDAL, BAPATLA DISTRICT. 27
6. THE STATION HOUSE OFFICER, CHANDOLE POLICE STATION, BAPATLA 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 topleased to issue an appropriate Writ order, or direction more particularly in the nature of Writ of mandamus and declaring the inaction of the respondents on Petitioners F-Line Application dt.26.07.2025 is highly illegal, arbitrary, contrary to law and clear violation of Articles 14,21 and 300-A Constitution of India and principles of natural Justice and consequently to direct the respondents 2 to 5 conduct survey with the respondent Police Aid for fixation of the boundary Pegs of the Petitioners land an extent of Ac 0.99 cents in Sy.No.511/4A and an extent of Ac 1.03 cents in Sy.No.511/5A total extent of Ac 2.02 cents situated at Alluru Village, Pitlavanipalem Mandal, Bapatla District and pass IA NO: 1 OF 2025 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 pleased to direct the respondents 2 to 5 conduct survey with the respondent Police Aid for fixation of the boundary Pegs of the Petitioner’s land an extent of Ac 0.99 cents in Sy.No.511/4A and an extent of Ac 1.03 cents in Sy.No.511/5A total extent of Ac 2.02 cents situated at Alluru Village, Pitlavanipalem Mandal, Bapatla District and pass Counsel for the Petitioner:
1. MANDA VENKATESWARA RAO Counsel for the Respondent(S):
1. GP FOR REVENUE WRIT PETITION NO: 22071/2025
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Between:
1. DOKKA SUBRAMANYAM, S/O. D. NARAYANAPPA, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, B.C. CORPORATION, OFFICE AT 12-3-897, VIDHYUTH NAGAR, ANANTAPURAMU,
ANANTAPURAMU DISTRICT. ...PETITIONER AND
1. THE STATE OF AP, REP. BY ITS SPECIAL CHIEF SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE (HR IV-FR AND LR), VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 2. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,
B.C WELFARE DEPARTMENT/CHAIRMAN, A.P. BACKWARD CLASSES COOPERATIVE FINANCE CORPORATION LIMITED, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI. 3.
THE V C AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, A.P. BACKWARD CLASSES COOPERATIVE FINANCE CORPORATION LIMITED, 4TH FLOOR, VISHAL RESIDENCY, OPP SIDDARDA ENGINEERING COLLEGE,
PADMAJA NAGAR, TADIGADAPA, VIJAYAWADA - 521 134. 4. THE DISTRICT BC SERVICE COOPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD, REPRESENTED BY DISTRICT COLLECTOR/ CHAIRMEN
ANANTAPURAMU, ANANTAPURAMU 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 topleased to issue an appropriate writ or order more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus
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declaring the action of the respondent Nos. 2 and 3 in not implementing the enhancement of the age of the superannuation from 60 years to 62 years in pursuant to the resolution dated 28.04.2022 in the minutes of the 136th meeting of the Board of Directors of A.P. Backward Classes Cooperative Finance Corporation Limited and the proceedings in RC. No. 2977/A2/2011 dated 24.06.2025 issued by the 2nd respondent as illegal, arbitrary and violation of Article 14, 16 and 21 of Constitution of India and set aside the proceedings dated 24.06.2025 and consequently direct the respondent authorities to continue the petitioner in the post of Executive Director DBCSCS till he attains superannuation age of 62 years and to pass IA NO: 1 OF 2025 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: 2 OF 2025 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 Pleased to vacate the interim order dated.20.08.2025 in WP No.22071 of 2025 and dismiss the said Writ Petition and pass Counsel for the Petitioner:
1. SESHADRI GOALLA Counsel for the Respondent(S):
1. RAMALINGESWARA RAO KOCHARLA KOTA
2. GP FOR SERVICES I
3.
GP FOR SERVICES II WRIT PETITION NO: 22776/2025
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Between:
1. CHAKALI KAMBAGIRI, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, S/O CHAKALI KAMMANNA, OCC MAN MAZDOOR, DY. EE (CIVIL) OFFICE, ANANTHAPURAM, R/O. 1/140, CHINNA VEPAMANU VEEDHI, YADIKI, ANANTHAPUR, ANDHRA PRADESH - 515408. ...PETITIONER AND
1. THE STATE OF AP, TRANSPORT, ROADS AND BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT, REP. BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 2. THE ANDHRA PRADESH STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION APSRTC, REPRESENTED BY ITS VICE- CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, 1ST FLOOR, RTC HOUSE, NTR ADMINISTRATION BLOCK, PANDIT NEHRU BUS STATION, VIJAYAWADA
KRISHNA DISTRICT
3. THE SENIOR LAW OFFICER, A.P.S.RT.C, VIJAYAWADA. 4. THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER CIVIL, APSRTC, CUDAPPAH. 5. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, APSRTC, CUDAPPAH. 6. THE DY EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, APSRTC, ANANTHAPUR.
...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 topleased to issue Writ more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the
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action of the Respondents herein in not permitting the Petitioner to continue rendering his services as a Man Mazdoor in APSRTC till 62 years of age on par with similarly placed persons as being illegal, arbitrary, unjust, discriminative, violative of the Principles of Natural Justice, violative of Articles 14, 16, 19 (1)(g), 21 and 300A of the Constitution of India and violative of the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Regulation
of Age of Superannuation) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2022 and consequently direct the Respondents to permit the Petitioner to render his services as a Man Mazdoor till 62 years of age and pass IA NO: 1 OF 2025 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 pleased to direct the Respondents herein to permit the Petitioner to render his services as a Man Mazdoor till 62 years of age by paying the requisite salary and pass IA NO: 2 OF 2025 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 May be pleased to Vacate the Interim order dated 03.09.2025 in I.A.No. 1 of 2025 in W.P.No.22776 of 2025 and to pass Counsel for the Petitioner:
1. VIVEKANANDA VIRUPAKSHA Counsel for the Respondent(S):
1. ARAVALA RAMA RAO(SC FOR APSRTC KKAC)
2.
GP FOR SERVICES II
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The Court made the following:
Whether the order is : Speaking Yes/No / Reasoned Yes/No Reportable Yes/No / Non-Reportable Yes/No
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HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY W.P.Nos.442, 2321, 4272, 4281, 4461, 4696, 18749, 20436, 20072, 21991, 22071 and 22776 of 2025 COMMON ORDER:
These writ petitions are filed questioning the action of Respondents in not continuing the Petitioners in service till they attain the age of 62 years of superannuation on par with the regular employees as provided vide G.O.Ms.No.15, Finance (HR.IV-FR&LR) Department dated 31.01.2022. 2.
Learned counsel for the Petitioners would submit that the issue involved in these Writ Petitions is covered by the order dated 21.07.2026 passed by this Court in W.P.No.12413 of 2025 and batch and requested to pass a similar order in these Writ Petitions also. W.P.No.12413 of 2025 and batch is disposed of with the following directions: (i) The State Government shall examine the issue and take a conscious decision about enhancement of age upto 62 years to non-regular employees working for a substantial number of years in State departments and State owned/controlled entities;
(ii) Till such time, the petitioners/non-regular employees in service shall be continued or till they attain the age of 62 years;
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(iii) The petitioners who have retired on attaining the age of 60 years may be considered for re-engagement till 62 years in the event no alternative arrangement is made.
3. Learned Assistant Government Pleader for Services-II does not dispute the same.
4. In view of the same, these Writ Petitions are also disposed of in terms of the order, dated 21.07.2026 passed by this Court in W.P.No.12413 of 2025 and batch. There shall be no order as to costs.
5. Registry is directed to attach the copy of the order, dated 21.07.2026 passed by this Court in W.P.No.12413 of 2025 and batch to this order.
As a sequel, the miscellaneous petitions if any shall stand dismissed. ___________________ NYAPATHY VIJAY, J Date: 22.07.2026 KLP