1 APHC010212422026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3208] WEDNESDAY,THE TWENTY SECOND DAY OF APRIL TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY SIX PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE D RAMESH WRIT PETITION NO: 10790/2026 Between: 1. MADDI UMA MAHESWARA RAO, S/O NARASIMHA RAO, AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS, WORKING AS DEPUTY TAHSILDAR, KAIKALURU, ELURU DISTRICT, NOW ON DEPUTATION AS LIASON OFFICER FOR REVENUE, HIGH COURT OF A.P AMARAVATI ...PETITIONER AND 1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP., BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, REVENUE DEPARTMENT SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT. 2. THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF LAND ADMINISTRATION, GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH, MANGALAGIRI, GUNTUR 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 declaring the action of the Respondents in not considering the case of the petitioner for promotion to the post of 2 Tahsiladar, even though he is eligible and qualified, on the ground that a Charge Memo vide Proceedings No.A5/3- 24493/2022 dated 15-11-2022 is issued by the District Collector, Eluru District, Eluru and enquiry is pending,and also a criminal case vide C.C.No.544/2021 is pending on the file of the court of the Junior Civil Judge Court, Kaikaluru for the same cause of action, in spite of the fact, the allegations are of the year 2021 and are in minor lapses, as arbitrary, illegal, in violation of Article 14 and 16 of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the Respondents to consider the case of the petitioner for promotion to the post of Tahsildar on regular basis in terms of G.O.Ms.NO.257 General Administration (Ser-C) Department dated 10-6-1999 without reference to pendency of disciplinary/criminal proceedings 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 pleased to direct the Respondents to consider the case of the petitioner for promotion to the post of Tahsildar on regular basis in terms of G.O.Ms.NO.257 General Administration (Ser-C) Department dated 10-6-1999 without reference to pendency of disciplinary/criminal proceedings pending disposal of the above writ petition Counsel for the Petitioner: 1. SUBBA RAO KORRAPATI Counsel for the Respondent(S): 1. GP FOR SERVICES I The Court made the following: 3 ORDER: The present writ petition is filed questioning the action of the respondents in not considering the case of the petitioner for promotion to the post of Tahsildar on regular basis on the ground of pending the charge memo dated 15.11.2022 against him, as illegal and arbitrary. 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Government Pleader appearing for the respondents. 3. A charge memo vide Roc.No.A5/e-24493/2022, dated 15.11.2022 was issued by the Collector and District Magistrate, Eluru District to the petitioner framing charges. The petitioner requesting the respondent-authorities to consider his case for promotion in view of G.O.Ms.No.257 dated 10.06.1999 taking into consideration the initiation of enquiry and the timing of issuance of the charge memo which was issued before promotions. 4. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the respondents have not considered the case of the petitioner for promotion, despite his seniority and clean service record. 5. Learned Government Pleader appearing for the respondents on instructions submits that the individual’s candidature for 4 promotion to the post of Tahsildar will be examined by the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) strictly in accordance with the rules in force, subject to eligibility and keeping in view the pending cases . 6. Having heard the respective submissions, this Court is of the opinion that the case of the petitioner for promotion to the post of Tahsildar, on regular basis can be considered in terms of G.O.Ms.No.257, dated 10.06.1999. 7. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is disposed of directing the respondents to consider the petitioner’s case for promotion to the post of Tahsildar on regular basis subject to the petitioner possessing requisite qualifications in terms of G.O.Ms.No.257, General Administration (Ser.C) Department, dated 10.06.1999 and also conclude the enquiry, if any pending, in terms of G.O.Ms.No.91, General Administration (Ser.C) Department, dated 12.09.2022. There shall be no order as to costs. As a sequel, miscellaneous petitions pending, if any, shall stand closed. _______________________ JUSTICE D.RAMESH Date:22.04.2026 RMD 5 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE D.RAMESH WRIT PETITION NO: 10790 of 2026 Dated:22.04.2026 RMD