Andhra Pradesh High Court
WP/29821/2026 of GOLLA DAVID RAJU Vs THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH on 12 October 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH (Special Original Jurisdiction) TUESDAY, THE 13 THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY WRIT PETITION NO: 29821 OF 2026 Between: 1. GOLLA DAVID RAJU, S/o G. Ananda Rao, Aged about 52 years, Working as Deputy Executive Engineer, Tribal Welfare
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HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
AT AMARAVATI
(Special Original Jurisdiction)
THE 13th DAY OF OCTOBER 2026
PRESENT
ABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY
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and violative of Articles 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 Executive Engineer without reference to the aforesaid disciplinary proceedings/charge memo 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 case of the Petitioner for promotion to the post of Executive Engineer without reference to the disciplinary proceedings vide G.O.Rt.No.128, dated 21.08.2025, which are still pending Counsel for the Petitioner: CHILAMKURTHI SATYA DEV NAIDU
Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR SERVICES I
The Court made the following order:
THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY
WRIT PETITION NO: 29821 OF 2026
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ORDER:
The Writ Petition is filed to declare the action of the Respondents in not considering the case of the Petitioner for promotion to the post of Deputy Executive Engineer on the ground of pendency of disciplinary proceedings vide Proceedings vide G.O.Rt.No.128, dated 21.08.2025, as illegal and arbitrary.
2. The Petitioner has been working as Assistant Executive Engineer Since 2008. It is stated that now he is eligible and qualified for promotion to the post of Deputy Executive Engineer. While so, a Charge Memo was issued to the Petitioner vide proceedings dated 21.08.2025, making certain allegations.
3. It is stated that after serving the above Charge Memo, the Petitioner submitted the Statement of Defence refuting the aforesaid charge and enquiry is stated to be pending. While so, the promotion for the post of Deputy Executive Engineer is being considered and the apprehension of the Petitioner is that his case would not be considered for promotion in view of the pendency of the disciplinary enquiry. It was in that context, the present Writ Petition was filed.
4. Having heard the respective submissions, this Court is of the opinion that the case of the Petitioner for the post of Deputy Executive Engineer can be considered for promotion in terms of G.O.Ms.No.257, dated 10.06.1999.
5. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is disposed of with following directions:
(i) The Respondents are directed to consider the Petitioner’s case for promotion to the Deputy Executive Engineer subject to the Petitioner possessing requisite qualifications in terms of G.O.Ms.No.257, General Administration (Ser.C) Department, dated 10.06.1999.
(ii) There shall be no order as to costs. As a sequel, miscellaneous petitions, pending if any, shall stand closed. ___________________ NYAPATHY VIJAY, J Date: 13.10.2026 KKV
THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY
WRIT PETITION No.29821 of 2026 Dated: 13.10.2026
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HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATHI MAIN CASE: WRIT PETITION No.29821 of 2026
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The Writ Petition is disposed of. (vide separate order)
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