APHC010438892026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3457] MONDAY, THE 7th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 24005/2026 Between: 1. BONTHULA KARISHMA KUMARI, D/O. LATE BONTHULA NARASINGA RAO, AGED ABOUT 31 YEARS, R/O. D. NO. 36-92-217/6, ASRR NAGAR, BURMACAMP, VISHAKHAPATNAM -530008. (CURRENTLY RESIDING AT GANESHA, 10L -ISQOF EMMANUEL GALEA, LZ - ZEJTUN, MALTA.) ...PETITIONER AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT, A.P. SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR.5222238 2. THE A P STATE COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, NEELADRI TOWERS, 6TH BATTALION ROAD, MANGALAGIRI, GUNTUR DISTRICT.522503 3. THE A P STATE KAPU WELFARE AND DEVELOPING CORPORATION LTD, REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, 12-467, 31C FLOOR, POTHUTRI MERCANTILE, NH-16 SERVICE ROAD, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT, A.P.522501 4. THE KAPU CORPORATION, REP. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR, 12-467, 31C FLOOR, POTHUTRI MERCANTILE, NH-16 SERVICE ROAD, TADEPALLI, GUNTUR DISTRICT, A.P.522501 ...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 OF MANDAMUS or any other appropriate Writ or order or other direction declaring the inaction of the respondents 3 and 4 in disbursing the financial assistance of Rs. 10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs only) to the petitioner under the government scheme of VIDESHI. VIDYA DEEVENA vide Application ID 0V2017112211 which was sanctioned by the 3rd respondent vide Rc. No. 185/VVD/2016, 2 dated 02.11.2017 and contrary to G. 0. Rt. No. 16 dated 17.05.2016 as illegal, arbitrary, unconstitutional and violative of Articles 14 of the Constitution of India and consequently, COMMAND the respondents to disburse financial assistance of Rs. 10,00,000/- under the scheme of VIDESHI VIDYA DEEVENA to the petitioner as per the sanction proceedings in Rc. No. 185/VVD/2016, dated 02.11.2017 forthwith in the interest of justice 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 direct the respondents to consider the grievances in the interest if justice pending disposal of the above writ petition Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. PAIDI ESWARA RAO Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. GP FOR SOCIAL WELFARE 2. Chejarla Venkateswara rao SC For A.P.Kapu welfare and developement Corp.LTD The Court made the following: 3 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N W.P.No.24005 of 2026 O R DE R: The present Writ Petition is filed questioning the action of respondents in not releasing financial assistance of Rs.10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs only), sanctioned to the Petitioner (Application I.D. No.OV2017112211) under ‘Videshi Vidya Deevana’ scheme, as illegal and arbitrary. 2. The Petitioner had applied for financial assistance under ‘Videshi Vidya Deevana’ scheme and was sanctioned on 02.11.2017 and the same was allotted with Application I.D. No. OV2017112211. After due verification, Respondent No.4 sanctioned Rs.10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs only) in favour of the Petitioner for pursuing Master’s Degree in Global Economy and Business Class of Laura Degree in Economics at University of Cassino and Southern Lazio at Italy. Though, the Petitioner had completed his Course, the financial assistance as promised to the Petitioner was not disbursed to her. Hence, the present Writ Petition is filed. 3. Learned Standing Counsel for Respondent No.4/Corporation submits that the application of the Petitioner 4 would be considered and amounts would be sanctioned, if the Petitioner is within the conditions specified, for release of the amounts. 4. Considering the submissions, this Writ Petition is disposed of, with the following directions:- (i) The Respondents are directed to examine the claim of the Petitioner within a period of six (06) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. (ii) In the event, the claim of the Petitioner is held to be in order, the Respondents are directed to release the amounts to the Petitioner within a further period of eight (08) weeks. (iii) There shall be no order as to costs. As a sequel, the miscellaneous petitions, if any, pending in this Petition shall stand closed. ____________________ JUSTICE HARINATH.N Dated 07.09.2026 KGM Whether the order is: Speaking Reasoned ☑ Reportable Non-reportable ☑ 5 165 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION No.24005 of 2026 Dated 07.09.2026 KGM