1 APHC010409062026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3457] MONDAY, THE 24th DAY OF AUGUST 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 22047/2026 Between: 1. KAPUDASI KANTAIAH, S/O KAPUDASI DARMAIAH, AGRICULTURE AGED ABOUT 90 YEARS, RIO. GOPAVARAM VILLAGE, MUSUNURU MANDAL, ELURU DISTRICT-521207 ...PETITIONER AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, REVENUE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT- 522238 2. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, , ELURU DISTRICT, ELURU- 534006 3. THE JOINT COLLECTOR, , ELURU DISTRICT, ELURU- 534006 4. THE TAHSILDAR, MUSUNURU MANDAL, ELURU DISTRICT- 521207 ...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 toissue a Writ, Order, or Direction, more particularly one in the nature of a WRIT OF MANDAMUS, declaring the action of the Respondents particularly Respondent No.4 in issuing the proceedings vide Rc.B./143/2026 dated 24.07.2026 as illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction, and violative of the principles of natural justice and consequently set aside the proceedings vide Rc.B./143/2026 dated 24.07.2026 issued by Respondent No.4 IA NO: 1 OF 2026 2 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 suspend the operation of the impugned proceedings of the 4th Respondent in Rc.B./143/2026 dated 24.07.2026, pending disposal of the above writ petition IA NO: 2 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 direct the Respondents not to interfere with the Petitioner's peaceful possession and enjoyment of the subject land of Ac. 0.87 cents in R.S. No. 328-2 of Gopavaram Village, Musunuru Mandal, Eluru District, pending disposal of the above writ petition Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. PATIL YUGANDHAR REDDY Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. GP FOR REVENUE 3 The Court made the following order: Learned Counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is aggrieved by issuance of the impugned proceedings dated 24.07.2026 issued by the 4th respondent. It is submitted that the petitioner is in possession and enjoyment of agricultural land admeasuring Ac.0.87 cents, situated in Survey No. 328-2 of Gopavaram Village, Musunuru Mandal, Eluru District. 2. It is submitted that, initially, the subject property was jointly held by the petitioner and his brother. Subsequently, the rights over the said property were transferred by the petitioner’s brother in favour of the petitioner. 3. It is submitted that the same was considered by the then Tahsildar vide proceedings dated 25.03.2005 and reassignment proceedings were issued. Pattadar pass book and title deed was also issued in the name of the petitioner, and the name of the petitioner was reflected in the 1B in respect of the subject property. 4. It is submitted that the revenue records erroneously entered the name of the petitioner’s grandson and aggrieved by the same, the petitioner submitted representation to the 3rd respondent seeking rectification of the records. The 3rd respondent issued instructions to the 4th respondent on 05.05.2026 to rectify the entries in the web portal by reflecting the petitioner’s name. 4 5. It is submitted that the 4th respondent instead of complying the said directions, has issued impugned proceedings, which run contrary to the instructions of the 3rd respondent. 6. The learned Assistant Government Pleader appearing for the respondents does not dispute the proceedings issued by the 3rd respondent. However, he submits that the impugned proceedings were issued by the 4th respondent by following due process of law. 7. Considering the submissions, the Writ Petition can be disposed of by setting aside the impugned proceedings, as the said proceedings do not refer to the proceedings of the 3rd respondent dated 05.05.2026, which specifically require the 4th respondent to restore R.S.No.328-2 as reflected in the web plan prior to the resurvey. The impugned proceedings do not refer to the proceedings of the 3rd respondent dated 05.05.2026. 8. In view of the above, the impugned proceedings issued by the 4th respondent are hereby set aside. The 4th respondent is directed to pass orders afresh by duly taking into consideration the proceedings of the 3rd respondent dated 05.05.2026 in accordance with law. 9. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is allowed. There shall be no order as to costs. 5 As a sequel, pending miscellaneous petitions, if any, shall stand closed. ____________________ JUSTICE HARINATH.N 24.08.2026 RJS/SKB 6 HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N W.P.NO.22047 OF 2026 Dt: 24.08.2026 RJS/SKB