Andhra Pradesh High Court
WP/29783/2026 of Chopparapu Naveen kumar (Student), Vs The State of Andhra Pradesh, on 11 October 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) MONDAY, THE 12th DAY OF OCTOBER 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N WRIT PETITION NO: 29783 OF 2026 Between: 1. Chopparapu Naveen kumar (Student),, Rep.by his father C.Venkata Suryanarayana
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
AT AMARAVATI
(Special Original Jurisdiction)
MONDAY, THE 12th DAY OF OCTOBER 2026
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N
WRIT PETITION NO: 29783 OF 2026
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1. Chopparapu Naveen kumar (Student),, Rep.by his father C.Venkata Suryanarayana S/o Subbaiah ,aged 59 years, R/o. 24/1/335 ,Rottela veedhi, Moolapeta, Nellore Urban, Nellore District, 524003. ...Petitioner AND
1. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Represented by its Principal Secretary to Government, B C Welfare Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Guntur District - 522238.
2. The State of Andhra Pradesh, Represented by its Principal Secretary to Government, Finance and Planning Department, Secretariat, Velagapudi, Guntur District - 522238
3. The Director, Backward Classes Welfare Department, Tadigadapa, Vijayawada, Krishna District - 521134.
4. The District BC Welfare Officer, Nellore District-521212 ...Respondents 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 toto issue order, writ or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in not releasing financial assistance of Rs.10,00,000/- (Ten Lakhs) to the son of the petitioner Chopparapu Naveen kumar under Application ID No. 0V2018119446, as per GO.Ms.No.27 dated 12-02- 02019r/w GO.Ms.No. 29 dated 27-08-2016 as illegal, arbitrary and unconstitutional and consequently direct the respondents to release the financial assistance Rs.10,00,000/- (Ten Lakhs),to son of the petitioner Chopparapu Naveen kumar under Application ID No. OV2018119446, as per GO.Ms.No.27 dated 12-02-2019 r/w GO.Ms.No. 29 dated 27-08-2016 illegal, arbitrary and unconstitutional and consequently direct the respondents to release the financial assistance Rs.10,00,000/- (Ten Lakhs) to the son of the petitioner Chopparapu Naveen kumar under Application ID No. OV2018119446, as per GO.Ms.No.27 dated 12-02-02019 r/w GO.Ms.No. 29 dated 27-08-2016, 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 to direct the respondents to release financial assistance of Rs.10,00,000/- (Ten Lakhs) to the son of the petitioner Chopparapu Naveen kumar under Application ID No. OV2018119446, pending disposal of the writ petition Counsel for the Petitioner: SIVA NAGARJUNA SIDHADAPU Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR SOCIAL WELFARE Counsel for the Respondents:GP FOR FINANCE PLANNING
The Court made the following order: The present Writ Petition is filed questioning the action of Respondents in not releasing the financial assistance of Rs. 10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs only), to the son of the petitioner vide Application I.D. No. OV2018119446 under “NTR Videsi Vidhyadharana” scheme, as illegal and arbitrary.
2. The petitioner’s son by name Chopparapu Naveen Kumar, applied for the Scholarship under NTR Videsi Vidhyadharana, to pursue his studies in abroad vide Application ID No. OV2018119446, as he was selected to pursue his Master’s Course. On such application, he was selected for the Videshi Vidhyadharana Scholarship and he would get a financial assistance of Rs. 10,00,000/- to pursue higher studies abroad, as per the sanction of funds by the Government vide G.O.Rt No.174 dated 07.12.2017, read with G.O.Ms.No.29 dated 27.08.2016. Inspite of selecting as an eligible candidate for the said scholarship, the respondents did not release the financial assistance of Rs. 10,00,000/- to the petitioner’s son. Hence, the present Writ Petition is filed.
3. The learned Government Pleader representing respondent No.4 submits that the application of the son of the Petitioner would be considered and amounts would be sanctioned, if the son of 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 son 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 son of the petitioner is held to be in order, the Respondents are directed to release the amounts to him within a further period of eight (08) weeks. There shall be no order as to costs. As a sequel, pending miscellaneous petitions, if any, shall stand closed.
____________________ JUSTICE HARINATH.N 12.10.2026 RJS/SZT
HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N
WRIT PETITION NO: 29783 OF 2026
Dt: 12.10.2026
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