WP/26425/2005 of Journalists Association of A.P. ( JAAP), Vs Gaovernment of A.P., rep. by its Secretary, on 30 December 2005

ORDER:

WRIT PETITION NO.26425 OF 2005

The Journalists Association of Andhra Pradesh (JAAP) filed the instant Writ Petitionaggrieved by the orders of first respondent in G.O.Ms.No.493, dt.9.11.2005. Be itnoted, by the said impugned order the Government reconstituted the High-powerCommittee to look into the cases of attacks and assaults on Journalists (‘HPC’ forbrevity), for a period of two years from the date of issue of the order. It is the case ofthe petitioner that on earlier two occasions JAAP, which is one of the major unionsof Journalists, was included as the Member in HPC, but without there being anyreason, by the impugned G.O., the JAAP was not included in the HPC.

At the stage of admission itself, first respondent filed a detailed counter affidavit bringing out the reasons for not including JAAP in HPC. It appears, the petitionerunion/association made a representation dt.19.11.2005 to Hon’ble Minister forInformation and Broadcasting, Government of Andhra Pradesh and the same is stillpending. Therefore, the learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitionermay be given liberty to pursue the representation with the Government. Therecannot be any objection to the same.

In view of the submission of the learned counsel for the petitioner, withoutexpressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Writ Petition is disposed ofgiving liberty to pursue the representation filed before the Government forappropriate redressal. The representation of the petitioner dt.19.11.2005 may bedisposed of within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of thisorder.

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(V.V.S.RAO, J)30.12.2005

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