1 HN, J W.P.No.22487_2026 APHC010417152026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3457] FRIDAY, THE 7th DAY OF AUGUST 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 22487/2026 Between: 1. KONJETI RAJESWARARAO, S/O K. NARAYANA AGED ABOUT 69 YEARS, R/O DR. NO. 41-1/9-22 GOTWAMI NAGAR 4TH LINE, KRISHNA LANKA, VIJAYAWADA, ANDHRA PRADESH-520 013. 2. DHAMARLA VENKATESWARA RAO, S/O D KRISHNA MURTHY, AGED ABOUT 65 YEARS, R/O DR. NO. 41-1/9-20A, GOTWAMI NAGAR 4TH LINE, KRISHNA LANKA, VIJAYAWADA, ANDHRA PRADESH-520 013. 3. S LAKSHMI SIRISHA, W/O RAMESH, AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS, R/O DR. NO. 41-1/9-24, GOTWAMI NAGAR 4TH LINE, KRISHNA LANKA, VIJAYAWADA, ANDHRA PRADESH-520 013. 4. KOYYA CHANDRALEELA, D/O APPA REDDY RAO, AGED ABOUT 72 YEARS, R/O DR. NO. 41-1/9-20 GOTWAMI NAGAR 4TH LINE, KRISHNA LANKA, VIJAYAWADA, ANDHRA PRADESH-520 013. 5. RAVI KASIREDDY, S/O RAVI CHINNA KASIREDDY NARAYANA AGED ABOUT 62 YEARS, R/O DR. NO. 41-1-9/23, GOTWAMI NAGAR 4TH LINE, KRISHNA LANKA, VIJAYAWADA, ANDHRA PRADESH-520 013. ...PETITIONER(S) AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, 2 HN, J W.P.No.22487_2026 AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT - 522238. 2. THE VIJAYAWADA MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, REP. BY ITS COMMISSIONER, VIJAYAWADA, ANDHRA PRADESH - 520001. 3. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER REVENUE, VIJAYAWADA MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, VIJAYAWADA, ANDHRA PRADESH - 520001. 4. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, NTR KRISHNA DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH. 5. THE SUB COLLECTOR, NTR DISTRICT, VIJAYAWADA, ANDHRA PRADESH. 6. THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER, VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH - 520010 7. THE DISTRICT REGISTRAR, NTR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH - 520010. 8. THE ANDHRA PRADESH CENTRAL POWER DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION LIMITED APCPDCL, REP. BY ITS CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, VIDYUT SOUDHA, VIJAYAWADA - 520008. . 9. THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE ENGINEER AD, DISTRIBUTION DIVISION, APCPDCL, VIDYUT SOUDHA, VIJAYAWADA - 520004 ...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 nature of Mandamus declaring the action of the Respondents,more particularly Respondent No.3 in issuing Endorsement dated 27.07.2026 bearing Rc. A12- 110926/2026 whereby the Petitioners with their respective Assessment and Door Nos i.e.. Dr. 22(1073113953), Dr. No. 41-1/9-20A(1073115313), Dr. No. 41-1/9- 24(1073113950), Dr. No. 41-1/9-20(1073113955) and Dr. No. 41-1- 9/23(1073113954) were asked as to why the said assessment and door No. 41-1/9- numbers should not be cancelled on the basis of a letter dated 26.05.2026 addressed by Respondent No. 6 as being sans jurisdiction, illegal, arbitrary, violative to principles of natural justice, and Article 14, 19, 21 3 HN, J W.P.No.22487_2026 and 300-A of Indian Constitution and to consequently set aside the Endorsement dated 27.07.2026 bearing Rc. A12-110926/2026 issued by Respondent No.3 and letter dated 26.05.2026 addressed by Respondent No. 6 IA NO: 1 OF 2026 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 stay all further proceedings pursuant to the endorsement dated dated 27.07.2026 bearing Rc. A12- 110926/2026 issued in pursuance of letter addressed by Respondent No.6 dated 26.05.2026 Counsel for the Petitioner(S): 1. SINGAMSETTY V.M. SANKAR Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. GP FOR REVENUE 2. GP MUNCIPAL ADMN AND URBAN DEV AP 4 HN, J W.P.No.22487_2026 ORDER: 1. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submits that the petitioners are aggrieved by the endorsement dated 27.07.2026, whereby the petitioners are called upon to explain, within a period of seven days, as to why further action in pursuance of the orders of the Court in L.G.O.P.No.80 of 1989 and L.G.A.No.25 of 1997 ought not to be complied with. It is also stated in the impugned proceedings that, in the event of failure on the part of the petitioner to submit an explanation, further action would be initiated. 2. Today, when the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submits that the impugned endorsement was served on 31.07.2026 and that the seven-day period is over today. Liberty is sought to file a reply to the endorsement by way of indulgence of this Court in extending the time. 3. The learned Standing counsel appearing for respondent Nos.2 and 3 submits that the endorsement is also under challenge. 4. Considering the submissions, the present writ petition is disposed off, and the petitioners are at liberty to submit their response/reply to the endorsement dated 27.07.2026, latest by 21.08.2026. Thereafter, the respondents may pass appropriate orders in accordance with law. There shall be no order as to costs. 5 HN, J W.P.No.22487_2026 Pending miscellaneous petitions, if any, shall stand closed. ___________________ JUSTICE HARINATH.N Date:07.08.2026 NKA Whether the order is : Speaking Yes/No / Reasoned Yes/No Reportable Yes/No / Non-Reportable Yes/No 6 HN, J W.P.No.22487_2026 139 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 22487 of 2026 Date: 07.08.2026 NKA