WP/8209/2026 of K NAGARAJU Vs THE STATE OF AP on 9 October 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction)

] SATURDAY, THE 10th DAY OF OCTOBER 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY WRIT PETITION NO: 17164/2026 Between:

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M HEMADRI, S/O. MANDALAM KUPPAIAH AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, WORKING AS SKILLED WORKER R/O. D. NO. 12-1-82/B, YADAVA STREET, TIRUPATI URBAN MANDAL, TIRUPATI, CHITTOOR DISTRICT, STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH - 517501.

...PETITIONER AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, ENDOWMENTS DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT, STATE OF A.P. - 522238.

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THE TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAM, REP BY ITS EXECUTIVE OFFICER, TTD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, K.T.ROAD, TIRUPATI, TIRUPATI DISTRICT, STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH - 517501.

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THE JOINT EXECUTIVE OFFICER, TIRUMALA TIRUAPTI DEVASTHANAM, TTD ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING, K.T. ROAD TIRUPATI, TIRUPATI DISTRICT, STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH - 517501.

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THE CHIEF ENGINEER, TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAM, TTD ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING, K.T. ROAD TIRUPATI, TIRUPATI DISTRICT, STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH - 517501.

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SRI LAKSHMI SRINIVASA MANPOWER CORPORATION, REP BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, SVBC STUDIO, NORTH SECTION, TTD ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING, TIRUPATI, TIRUPATI DISTRICT, A.P. - 517501.

pleased topleased to issue a Writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Mandamus, declaring the impugned action of the respondent authorities vide proceedings in Roc. No. SL3/88/SLSMPC/TPT/2025 dated 05.05.2026 superannuating the petitioner w.e.f 30.06.2026, on ground of attaining 60 years, though petitioner is entitled to be continued up to 62 years, as per the amendment made to the A.P. Public Employment (Regulation of Age of Superannuation) Act, 1984, vide G.O.Ms.No.15 Finance (HR,IV-FR and LR) Department dated 31.01.2022, which rules is made applicable to the services under Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, as per Rule 12 of Service Rules as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Article 14 of constitution of India, consequently direct the respondents to continue the service of the petitioner up to attaining the age of 62 years, in the interest of justice and pass

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 continue the services of the petitioner till attaining the age of 62 years for superannuation , pending disposal of this writ petition and pass

. K KOUTILYA

. C SRINIVASA BABA

. GP FOR SERVICES II WRIT PETITION NO: 8209/2026 Between:

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K NAGARAJU, S/O DHARAMAIAH, AGED 60 YEARS, E.M.T.S WORKER AT S.V GOSAMRAKSHANA SALA TTD, AVILALA( VILLAGE POST), TIRUPATI.517508

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Y. SIVAIAH,, S/O Y.ANKAIAH, AGED 60 YEARS, E.M.T.S WORKER AT S.V GOSAMRAKSHANA SALA TTD, OTARI, TIRUPATI. 51758

...PETITIONER(S) AND

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THE STATE OF AP, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, ENDOWMENTS DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI. 522237 2.

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THE COMMISSIONER, ENDOWMENTS DEPARTMENT, VIJAYAWADA, ANDHRA PRADESH.520001 3.

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TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAMS TTD, REP. BY ITS EXECUTIVE OFFICER,TIRUPATI. 517501

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THE DIRECTOR, SRI VENKATESWARA GOSAMRAKSHANA SHALA, TTD, TIRUPATI. 517501

pleased topleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the Nature of Writ of Mandamus to declare that the petitioners are also entitled to continue in service up to the age of 62 years on par with government servants and contract employees in government service and also on par with contract employees of TTD in view of the Law / Amendment brought above and in view of the directions of this Honble Court and hold the action of the 3TH and 4TH respondents in not extending the above benefit to the petitioners as bad, illegal, unfair and unconstitutional by issuance of and pass 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 continue the petitioners in their service till they attain the age of 62 years and pass

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 may be pleased to vacate the interim orders passed by this Hon'ble court in W.P No. 8209 of 2026 dated 30.03.2026 and dismiss the writ petition and pass Counsel for the Petitioner(S):

. J SUDHEER

. GP FOR ENDOWMENTS

. C SRINIVASA BABA WRIT PETITION NO: 8411/2026 Between:

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C NIRANJAN BABU, S/O C. RAMAIAH, AGED 60 YEARS, R/O D.NO.3- 48, LINGESWARA NAGAR, HATHIRANGI COLONY, TIRUPATHI DISTRICT-517501

...PETITIONER AND

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THE STATE OF AP, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, ENDOWMENTS DEPARTMENT, A.P. SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT-522238.

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THE TIRUMALA TIRUPATHI DEVASTHANAM, REP. BY ITS EXECUTIVE OFFICER, TTD ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING, K.T. ROAD, TIRUPATI – 517501

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THE JOINT EXECUTIVE OFFICER, TIRUMALA TIRUPATHI DEVASTHANAM TTD ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING, K.T. ROAD, TIRUPATI – 517501

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THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER, TIRUMALA TIRUPATHI DEVASTHANAM TTD ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING, K.T. ROAD, TIRUPATI - 517501.

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SRI LAKSHMI SRINIVASA MANPOWER CORPORATION, REP BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. SVBC STUDIO, NORTH SECTION, TTD ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING, TIRUPATI - 517501 RESPONDENT NO.5 IMPLEADED AS PER COURT ORDER DATED 31.03.2026 VIDE IA.NO.2 OF 2026 IN WP.NO.8411 OF 2026

pleased topleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the impugned action of respondents in proceeding to the superannuate the petitioner w.e.f 31-03-2026, on ground of attaining 60 years, though petitioner is entitled to be continued upto 62 years, as per amendment made to the A.P. Public Employment (Regulation of Age of Superannuation) Act, 1984, vide G.O.Ms.No.15 Finance(HR, IV-FR AND LR) Department, dt 31.01.2022, which Rule is made applicable to the services under Tirumula Tirupathi Devasthanam, as per Rule 12 of Service Rules as illegal. arbitrary and violative of Article 14 of the Constitution of India, consequently direct the respondents to continue the service of the petitioner Upto attaining age of 62 years, in the interest of justice and pass

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 continue the service of the petitioner till attaining the age of 62 years for superannuation, pending disposal the above Writ Petition and pass IA NO: 2 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 May be pleased to permit the petitioner herein to implead the proposed respondent herein as Respondent No.5, in the present Writ Petition, in the interest of Justice and pass

. G V SHIVAJI

. C SRINIVASA BABA

. GP FOR SERVICES II WRIT PETITION NO: 15093/2026 Between:

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K NEERAJA, W/O K.JAYASEKHAR AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC.CONTRACT TEACHER, CURRENTLY WORKING AT S.G.S. HIGH SCHOOL, TIRUPATI, ANDHRA PRADESH- 517507.

...PETITIONER AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, ENDOWMENTS DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI. 522237.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI AT AMARAVATHI- 522001.

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THE COMMISSIONER OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH, IBRAHIMPATNAM, GUNTUR DISTRICT - 522001.

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THE COMMISSIONER FAC, ENDOWNMENT DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH, GUNTUR DISTRICT - 522001.

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THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER, TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAMS (TTD), TIRUPATI. 517501.

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THE JOINT EXECUTIVE OFFICER H AND E, TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAMS (TTD), M TIRUPATI. 517501.

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THE DEVASTHANAM EDUCATIONAL OFFICER, TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAMS (TTD), TIRUPATI. 517501.

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THE PRINCIPAL, S.G.S. HIGH SCHOOL, TIRUPATI, ANDHRA PRADESH- 517507.

pleased topleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the Nature of Writ of Mandamus, to declare the inaction of the respondents in Enhancing the age of superannuation for 60 to 62 years by Regularizing the service of the petitioner is illegal arbitrary violative of Article 14 19 and 21 of the constitution of India and contrary to the binding Government Orders., G.O.Ms.No.114 dated 21.10.2023,

G.O.Ms.No.15 dated 31.01.2022, G.O.Ms.No.37 dated 29.01.2024 and Consequently direct the respondents to Enhance the age of Superannuation of the petitioners from 60 to 62 by

Regularizing the services of the petitioners in terms of G.O.Ms.No. 114 dated 21.10.2023 and pass 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 continue the petitioner till she attains the age of 62 years as a Contract teacher in Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam Educational Institutions and pass

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 vacate the Interim orders passed by this Hon'ble Court in W.P.No.15093 of 2026 dated 22.06.2026 and dismiss the Writ Petition and pass

. THOPURI AJAY KUMAR WRIT PETITION NO: 16378/2026 Between:

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KATTA VIJAYA, M.A. (SOCIAL WORK),B.ED (SPECIAL) HEARING IMPAIRMENT, D/O KATTA SIVAYYA, AGED ABOUT 59 YEARS OCCUPATION SGT ( TELUGU), PRESENTLY WORKING S.V. SCHOOL FOR DEAF, BHIMAVARAM.

RIO H.NO16-11-10, WEDNESDAY MARKET,WARD 2, BHIMAVARAM,ANDHRA PRADESH, PIN NO5I4201

...PETITIONER AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, ENDOWMENTS DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI. 522237.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI AT AMARAVATHI- 522001.

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THE COMMISSIONER OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH, IBRAHIMPATNAM, GUNTUR DISTRICT -522001.

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THE COMMISSIONER FAC, ENDOWNMENT DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH, GUNTUR DISTRICT - 522001.

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THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER, TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAMS (TTD), TIRUPATI. 517501. 6.

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THE JOINT EXECUTIVE OFFICER H E, TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAMS (TTD), TIRUPATI. 517501.

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THE DEVASTHANAM EDUCATIONAL OFFICER, TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAMS (TTD), TIRUPATI. 517501.

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THE HEAD MASTER, S.V. SCHOOL FOR DEAF, BHIMAVARAM

pleased topleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner till she attains the age of 62 years as a Contractteacher in Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam Educational Institutions and pass IA NO: 1 OF 2026 Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in

. THOPURI AJAY KUMAR

. C SRINIVASA BABA

. GP FOR SERVICES II WRIT PETITION NO: 17179/2026 Between:

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E. NARAYANA REDDY, S/O. VENKATASUBBA REDDY AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, WORKING AS CLEANER IN ANNAPRASADAM, R/O. D. NO. 1-12/1, VEMURU VILLAGE, TIRUPATI RURAL MANDAL, TIRUPATI, CHITTOOR DISTRICT, STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH - 517503.

...PETITIONER AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, ENDOWMENTS DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT, STATE OF A.P. - 522238.

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THE TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAM, REP BY ITS EXECUTIVE OFFICER, TTD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, K.T. ROAD, TIRUPATI, TIRUPATI DISTRICT, STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH -517501.

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THE JOINT EXECUTIVE OFFICER, TIRUMALA TIRUAPTI DEVASTHANAM, TTD ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING, K.T. ROAD, TIRUPATI, TIRUPATI DISTRICT, STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH - 517501.

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THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ANNADHANAM TRUST, TTD ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING, K.T. ROAD, TIRUPATI, TIRUPATI DISTRICT, STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH -517501.

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SRI LAKSHMI SRINIVASA MANPOWER CORPORATION, REP BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, SVBC STUDIO, NORTH SECTION, TTD ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING, TIRUPATI, TIRUPATI DISTRICT, A.P. -517501.

pleased topleased to issue a Writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Mandamus, declaring the impugned action of the respondent authorities vide proceedings in Roc. No. SL3/88/SLSMPC/TPT/2025 dated 05.05.2026 superannuating the petitioner w.e.f 30.06.2026, on ground of attaining 60 years, though petitioner is entitled to be continued up to 62 years, as per the amendment made to the A.P. Public Employment (Regulation of Age of Superannuation) Act, 1984, vide G.O.Ms.No.15 Finance (HR,IV-FR and LR) Department dated 31.01.2022, which rules is made applicable to the services under Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, as per Rule 12 of Service Rules as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Article 14 of constitution of India, consequently direct the respondents to continue the service of the petitioner up to attaining the age of 62 years, in the interest of justice and pass

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 continue the services of the petitioner till attaining the age of 62 years for superannuation, pending disposal of this writ petition and pass IA NO: 2 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 may be pleased to vacate the Interim orders passed by this Hon’ble Court in W.P.No.17179 of 2026 dated 30.06.2026 and dismiss the Writ Petition and pass

. K KOUTILYA

. GP FOR ENDOWMENTS

. C SRINIVASA BABA WRIT PETITION NO: 18473/2026 Between:

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MUDILI SIMHACHALAM,, S/O LATE MARAYYA, AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS, OCC ASSISTANT TRAINING OFFICER (ATO) GOVERNMENT ITI BOBBILI, VIZIANAGARAM DISTRICT R/O ROMPALLI VILLAGE, RAMABHDRAPURAM MANDAL, VIZIANAGARAM DISTRIC

...PETITIONER AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYMENT AND , TRAINING DEPARTMENT, A.P SECRETARIAT BUILDING, VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT, PINCODE 522238

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

FINANCE DEPARTMENT, A.P SECRETARIAT BUILDING, VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT, PINCODE 522238

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THE COMMISSIONER/DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING RAMESH HOSPITAL ROAD, VIJAYAWADA, NTR DISTRICT, A.P. PINCODE 520008

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THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR APP, REGIONAL OFFICE, VISAKHAPATNAM DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING KANCHARAPALEM, VISAKHAPATNAM, PINCODE 530007

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THE PRINCIPAL, GOVERNMENT OF INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INSTITUTE BOBBILI, VIZIANAGARAM DISTRICT, A.P PINCODE 535558

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THE PRESIDENT, VIZIANAGARAM DISTRICT I.K.P SAMAIKHYA TTDC V.T AGRAHARAM, VIZIANAGARAM, A.P. PINCODE 535002

pleased tomay be pleased to issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or direction declaring the action of the respondents in not extending the benefit of enhancement of age of superannuation from 58 years to 62 years to the petitioner, who is working as Assistant Training Officer in the 5th respondent College on par with other as illegal, arbitrary, discriminatory and violative of Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution of India, and consequently direct the respondents to continue the petitioner in service up to 62 years of age on par with others and pass such

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 May be pleased to direct the respondents to continue the petitioner as Assistant Training Officer in 5th respondent institute till he attains the age of 62 years, pending disposal of the writ petition. IA NO: 2 OF 2026 Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in pleased to vacate the interim orders granted on dt. 09-07-2026 passed in WP.No. 18473 of 2026 and pass

. TADDI SOWMYA NAIDU

. GP FOR SERVICES I

. GP FOR SERVICES II WRIT PETITION NO: 18794/2026 Between:

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DR.K.KOKILA, W/O DR. S.V. LINGESWARA RAO, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC SECONDARY GRADE TEACHER, R/O FLAT NO.301, SRI SAI VISHNU APARTMENT, NEAR RAMALAYAM, PADMAVATHI NAGAR, TIRUPATI -517 502.

...PETITIONER AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, ENDOWMENTS DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI. 522237.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI AT AMARAVATI- 522001.

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THE COMMISSIONER OF HIGHER EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH, IBRAHIMPATNAM, GUNTUR DISTRICT - 522001.

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THE COMMISSIONER FAC, ENDOWMENT DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH, GUNTUR DISTRICT - 522001.

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THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER, TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAMS (TTD), TIRUPATI. 517501.

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THE JOINT EXECUTIVE OFFICER H AND E, TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAMS (TTD), TIRUPATI. 517501.

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THE DEVASTHANAMEDUCATIONALOFFICER, TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAMS (TTD), TIRUPATI. 517501.

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THE PRINCIPAL, S.P.W DEGREE AND PG COLLEGE, HARE KRISHNA ROAD, BESIDE SV UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, TIRUPATI, TIRUPATI DISTRICT, A.P -517502.

pleased topleased to issue a writ, order or direction, more particularly a writ in the nature of Mandamus, declaring the respondents inaction in failing to re- engage the petitioner and in not enhancing the age of superannuation from 60 to 62 years by regularizing the petitioners service as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India and contrary to the binding Government Orders, namely G.O.Ms.No.114 dated 21.10.2023, T G.O.Ms.No.15 dated 31.01.2022 and G.O.Ms.No.37 dated 29.01.2024 and consequently direct the respondents to re-engage the petitioner and to enhance the age of superannuation from 60 to 62 years by regularizing the petitioners service in terms of G.O.Ms.No.114 dated 21.10.2023 and pass

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 re-engage and continue the petitioner in service till he attains the age of 62 years as a Contract teacher in Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam Educational Institutions and pass

. THOPURI AJAY KUMAR

. C SRINIVASA BABA

. GP FOR SERVICES II WRIT PETITION NO: 18921/2026 Between:

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R RAJENDRA, S/O R. MUNIASAMY (LATE), AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, OCC SECONDARY GRADE TEACHER, R/O DOOR NO.12453, RAVANAPPAGIRIPALLI, PANAPAKAM VILLALGE, CHANDRAGIRI MANDAL, TIRUPATHI DISTRICT A.P - 517112.

...PETITIONER AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, ENDOWMENTS DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI. 522237.

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI AT AMARAVATHI- 522001.

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THE COMMISSIONER OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH, IBRAHIMPATNAM GUNTUR DISTRICT - 522001.

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THE COMMISSIONER FAC, ENDOWNMENT DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH, GUNTUR DISTRICT - 522001.

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THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER, TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAMS (TTD), TIRUPATI. 517501.

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THE JOINT EXECUTIVE OFFICER H AND E, TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAMS (TTD), TIRUPATI. 517501.

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THE DEVASTHANAM EDUCATIONAL OFFICER, TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAMS (TTD) TIRUPATI. 517501.

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THE HEADMASTER, S.V. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MADA STREET, TIRUMALA, TIRUPATI DISTRICT, A.P - 517504.

pleased topleased to issue a writ order or direction, more particularly a writ in the nature of Mandamus, declarini the respondents inaction in failing to re-engage the petitioner and in not enhancing the age of superannuation from 60 to 62 years by regularizing the petitioners service as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India and contrary to the binding Government Orders, namely G.O.Ms.No.114 dated 21.10.2023, G.O.Ms.No.15 dated 31.01.2022 and G.O.Ms.No.37 dated 29.01.2024 and consequently direct the respondents to re-engage the petitioner and to enhance the age of superannuation from GO to 62 years by regularizing the petitioners service in terms of G.O.Ms.No.114 dated 21.10.2023 and pass

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 re-engage and continue the petitioner in service till he attains the age of 62 years as a Contract teacher in Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam Educational Institutions and pass

. THOPURI AJAY KUMAR

. GP FOR SERVICES III

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. GP FOR SERVICES II WRIT PETITION NO: 19064/2026 Between:

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D. RAMASWAMY, S/O. DORA SWAMY, AGED ABOUT 59 YEARS., R/O. D.NO. 20-2-628/B, MARUTHI NAGAR,

KORLAKUNTA., TIRUPATI- 517 501.

...PETITIONER AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY IS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY,

ENDOWMENTS DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS., VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT- 522

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THE TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAM, REP. BY ITS EXECUTIVE OFFICER., TTD ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGS, K. T. ROAD., TIRUPATI- 518 501.

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THE JOINT EXECUTIVE OFFICER HEALTH AND EDUCATION, TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAM, TTD ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGS, K.T. ROAD., TIRUPATI- 517 501.

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THE SPECIAL OFFICER, S.V. RECORDING PROJECT., TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAM TTD ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGS, K.T. ROAD., TIRUPATI- 517 501..

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SRI LAKSHMI SRINIVASA MANPOWER CORPORATION, REP. BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER., SVBC STUDIO., NORTH SECTION., TTD ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGS, K.T. ROAD., TIRUPATI- 517 501.

pleased topleased to issue a writ order or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of mandamus declaring the action in proceeding to superannuate the petitioner w.e.f. 31-07-2026 on the ground of attaining the age of 60 years, though he is entitled to be continued upto 62 years as per amendment made to the A.P. Public Employment (Regulation of Age of Superannuation) Act 1984 vide G.O.Ms.No. 15 Finance (HR, IV-FR and LR) Department dated 31-01 2022 which rule is made applicable to the services under Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam as per Rule 12 of Service Rules as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Article 14 of the Constitution of India, consequently direct the respondents to continue his service upto attaining the age of 62 in the interests of justice and pass

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 herein to continue the petitioner in service till attaining the age of 62 years for superannuation pending disposal of the writ petition and pass

. V V N NARASIMHAM

. C SRINIVASA BABA

. GP FOR SERVICES II WRIT PETITION NO: 24436/2026 Between:

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B. PARANDHAMA REDDY, S/O. CHINNAMA REDDY, AGED ABOUT 60 YEARS, WORKING AS UN-SKILLED WORKER, R/O. D/O. 20-1- 470/50, KORLAGUNTA, CSR COLONY, TIRUPATI (URBAN), TIRUPATI DISTRICT, STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH -517501.

AND

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THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, ENDOWMENTS DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT, STATE OF A.P. - 522238.

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THE TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAM, REP BY ITS EXECUTIVE OFFICER, TTD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, K.T.ROAD, TIRUPATI, TIRUPATI DISTRICT, STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH - 517501.

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THE JOINT EXECUTIVE OFFICER, TIRUMALA TIRUAPTI DEVASTHANAM, TTD ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING, K.T. ROAD, TIRUPATI, TIRUPATI DISTRICT, STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH - 517501.

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THE CHIEF ENGINEER, TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAM, TTD ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING, K.T. ROAD, TIRUPATI, TIRUPATI DISTRICT, STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH -517501.

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SRI LAKSHMI SRINIVASA MANPOWER CORPORATION, REP BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, SVBC STUDIO, NORTH SECTION, TTD ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING, TIRUPATI, TIRUPATI DISTRICT, A.P. -517501

pleased toissue a Writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Mandamus, declaring the impugned action of the respondent authorities vide proceedings in Roc. No. SL3/88/SLSMPC/TPT/2025 dated 05.05.2026 superannuating the petitioner w.e.f 31.08.2026, on ground of attaining 60 years, though petitioner is entitled to be continued up to 62 years, as per the amendment made to the A.P. Public Employment (Regulation of Age of Superannuation) Act, 1984, vide G.O.Ms.No.45 Finance (HR,IV-FR and LR) Department dated 02.07.2026, which rule is made applicable to the services under Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, as per Rule 12 of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam Employees Service Rules, 1989 as illegal, arbitrary and violative of Article 14 of constitution of India, consequently direct the respondents to continue the service of the petitioner up to attaining the age of 62 years, 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 continue the services of the petitioner till attaining the age of 62 years for superannuation, pending disposal of this writ petition

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 may be pleased to vacate the Interim orders passed by this Hon'ble Court in W.P.No.24436 of 2026 dated 31.08.2026 and dismiss the Writ Petition and pass

. K KOUTILYA

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. GP FOR SERVICES II The Court made the following:

THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY WRIT PETITION Nos.17164, 8209, 8411, 15093, 16378, 17179, 18473, 18794, 18921, 19064, 24436 of 2026 C O M M O N O R D E R:

1. The present batch of Writ Petitions are filed seeking to declare the action of the Respondents in superannuating the Petitioners on the ground that they are attaining an age of 60 years, as illegal and arbitrary.

2. The Petitioners were appointed by ‘Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam’ (for short, the ‘TTD’) as Skilled Workers, EMTS Workers, Contract Teachers, Cleaners, Assistant Training Officers, Unskilled Workers on non regular basis during the period from 2000 to 2011 and were discharging their duties in the said Devasthanam since then. While so, the services of the Petitioners were migrated to Respondent No.5/Man Power Corporation created by TTD and the Petitioners were continuing as Man Power through Respondent No.5/Corporation. While so, proceedings were issued to the Petitioners proposing to retire the Petitioners on attaining the age of 60 years. Questioning the same, the present batch of Writ Petitions are filed.

3. A counter affidavit was filed by ‘TTD’ stating that the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Regulation of Age of Superannuation) Act, 1984 (for short, ‘the Act’) is not applicable to the Petitioners who are contractual and outsourced employees through Respondent No.5/Man Power Corporation nor

Rule 12 of Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams Employees Service Rules, 1989, as the Petitioners are not regular employees.

4. Heard Sri K. Koutilya, Sri J. Sudheer, Sri G. V. Sivaji, Sri Thopuri Ajay Kumar, Sri V.V. Narasimham, learned counsel for the Petitioners as well as learned Standing Counsel for ‘TTD’.

5. The Rule 12 of ‘TTD’ employees service rules specifically provides for age of superannuation of the employees of ‘TTD’ and the same reads as under:- “12. Superannuation: The age of superannuation of every employee of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams shall be regulated by the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Regulations of Age of Superannuation Act, 1984 (Act 23 of 1984)) amended from time to time.”

6. The rule is explicit that the age of superannuation of the employees of ‘TTD’ shall be regulated by the provisions of Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Regulation of Age of Superannuation) Act, 1984 as amended from time to time. This rule being the ‘legislation by reference’, the amendments to the governing Act would automatically apply to the employees of ‘TTD’.

7. The Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Regulation of Age of Superannuation) Act, 1984 was amended in the year 2014 and age of superannuation was enhanced upto 60 years and this benefit was extended to

all. The Act was again amended in the year 2022 and the superannuation age was enhanced to 62 years. The reason for the enhancement of age of superannuation is the increased age of life expectancy to 70 years. The statement of objects and reasons of the amending act are extracted below:- “The age of superannuation of Government employees has been prescribed as 55 years vide the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Regulation of Age of Superannuation) Act, 1984. 19 For the Last Grade Service employees, the age of superannuation has been fixed as 60 For the Last Grade Service employees, the age of superannuation has been fixed as 60 years. The Principal Act has been further amended during the year 2014 enhancing the age of superannuation from 58 years to 60 years to the State Government employees etc., w.e.f. 02.06.2014 vide the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Regulation of Age of Superannuation) (Amendment) Act, 2014 (Act No.4 of 2014). There has been significant improvement in the average life expectancy compared to that in 2014. As per the World Health Organization, the global average life expectancy in 2019 around 73 years and the average Indian lived up to 70 years. There have been improved health conditions in general also. It is considered that in order to utilize the experience and expertise of the senior employees and considering the increased life expectancy and improved health conditions in general, proposed to enhance the current age of superannuation of 60 years to 62 years to all the State Government employees covered under the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment (Regulation of Age of Superannuation) Act, 1984 and to give effect to the decision from 01.01.2022. In order to give effect to the above, it is necessary to promulgate an ordinance.”

8. The principal reason for enhancement of age as per the statement of objects and reasons of the Amendment Act 4 of 2022 is on account of increased life expectancy and improved health conditions in general. It is on this principle only that the age of superannuation for regular employees in PSUs, Corporations and Societies included under Schedules IX and X of the

Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act-2014 was enhanced. Going by the statement of objects and reasons of the amendment act as extracted and highlighted above, there is no reason to treat the non-regular employees differently as long as there is necessity and able to discharge the works to the satisfaction of the employer.

9. Once a conscious policy decision is taken to increase the age of superannuation of employees to 62 years on account of increased life expectancy and improved health conditions in general, retiring an individual on attaining the age of 60 years merely on account of his nature of employment, while continuing the regular employee discharging the very same nature of work and in the same office upto 62 years, is odd and sounds irrational. This oddity is exaggerated when the employee is able and there is a requirement for such an employee.

10. Taking note of the above, this Court had disposed of the Writ Petition No.12413 of 2025 and batch directing the State Government to take a conscious decision about enhancement of age upto 62 years to non regular employees working for a substantial number of years in State departments and State owned/controlled entities and till such time, the non regular employees in service shall be continued or till they attain the age of 62 years. The directions are as under:-

(i) The State Government shall examine the issue and take a conscious decision about enhancement of age upto 62 years to non-regular employees working for a substantial number of years in State departments and State owned/controlled entities;

(ii) Till such time, the petitioners/non-regular employees in service shall be continued or till they attain the age of 62 years;

(iii) The petitioners who have retired on attaining the age of 60 years may be considered for re-engagement till 62 years in the event no alternative arrangement is made.

11. In the light of the directions to the State and till a decision is taken by the State, the non-regular employees of TTD are also entitled to be continued till attaining the age of 62 years.

12. Accordingly, the Writ Petitions are disposed of, with the following directions:-

(i) The Petitioners shall be continued till attaining the age of 62 years or till the State Government takes a decision on the extension of superannuation age to the non-regular employees, whichever is earlier.

(ii) No order as to costs.

13. As a sequel, miscellaneous petitions pending, if any, shall stand closed. __________________ NYAPATHY VIJAY, J Date: 10.10.2026 chs

THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY

WRIT PETITION Nos.17164, 8209, 8411, 15093, 16378, 17179, 18473, 18794, 18921, 19064, 24436 of 2026 Dt. 10.10.2026

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