WP/29188/2026 of RATNALA V V S KUMARI Vs The State of Andhra Pradesh on 7 October 2026

1. RATNALA V V S KUMARI, W/O RAMA KRISHNA PRASAD, AGE 49 YEARS, OCC HOUSEWIFE, R/O RAMPACHODAVARAM VILLAGE AND MANDAL, POLAVARAM DISTRICT - 533 288.

...PETITIONER AND

1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, TRIBAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT -522 238.

2. THE ADDITIONAL AGENT TO THE GOVERNMENT, PROJECT OFFICER, ITDA, RAMPACHODAVARAM, POLAVARAM DISTRICT - 533 288.

3. THE SPECIAL DEPUTY COLLECTOR, TRIBAL WELFARE, RAMPACHODAVARAM, POLAVARAM DISTRICT - 533 288.

4. THE TAHSILDAR, RAMPACHODAVARAM MANDAL, POLAVARAM DISTRICT - 533 288.

5. THE SPECIAL DEPUTY TAHSILDAR, TRIBAL WELFARE, RAMPACHODAVARAM, POLAVARAM DISTRICT - 533 288.

...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 toissue order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of MANDAMUS declaring the action of the respondents 4 and 5 in seeking to evict the petitioner from the house property bearing Door No.1-128/2 over an extent of Ac 0.02 cts in Sy.No.121/2 situated at Rampachodavaram Village and Mandal, Polavaram District in pursuance of the order made in L.T.R.P.No.20/2013 on the file of the 3rd respondent as wholly illegal, arbitrary and unjust and consequently direct the respondents 4 and 5 not evict the petitioner from the above mentioned house property, pending disposal of the Appeal preferred before the 2nd respondent, 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 3 to 5 not to evict the petitioner from her house property bearing Door No.1-128/2 over an extent of Ac 0.02 cts in Sy.No.121/2 situated at Rampachodavaram Village and Mandal, Polavaram District, pending disposal of the above writ petition Counsel for the Petitioner:

1. K VENKATESH Counsel for the Respondent(S):

1. GP FOR REVENUE

2. GP FOR SOCIAL WELFARE WRIT PETITION NO: 29297/2026 Between:

1. RATNALA NAGAMANI,, W/O RAMA KRISHNA, AGE. 68 YEARS, OCC. HOUSEWIFE, R/O RAMPACHODAVARAM VILLAGE AND MANDAL, POLAVARAM DISTRICT - 533 288.

...PETITIONER AND

1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, TRIBAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, GUNTUR DISTRICT - 522 238.

2. THE ADDITIONAL AGENT TO THE GOVERNMENT, PROJECT OFFICER, ITDA, RAMPACHODAVARAM, POLAVARAM DISTRICT - 533 288.

3. THE SPECIAL DEPUTY COLLECTOR, TRIBAL WELFARE, RAMPACHODAVARAM, POLAVARAM DISTRICT - 533 288.

4. THE TAHSILDAR, RAMPACHODAVARAM MANDAL, POLAVARAM DISTRICT - 533 288.

5. THE SPECIAL DEPUTY TAHSILDAR, TRIBAL WELFARE, RAMPACHODAVARAM, POLAVARAM DISTRICT - 533 288.

...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 toto issue order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of MANDAMUS declaring the action of the respondents 4 and 5 in seeking to evict the petitioner from the house property bearing Door No.1- 128/1 over an extent of Ac 0.03 cts in Sy.No.121/2 situated at Rampachodavaram Village and Mandal, Polavaram District in pursuance of the order made in L.T.R.P.No.21/2013 on the file of the 3rd respondent as wholly illegal, arbitrary and unjust and consequently direct the respondents 4 and 5 not evict the petitioner from the above mentioned house property, pending disposal of the Appeal preferred before the 2nd respondent, 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 to direct the respondents 3 to 5 not to evict the petitioner from her house property bearing Door No.1-128/1 over an extent of Ac 0.03 cts in Sy.No.121/2 situated at Rampachodavaram Village & Mandal, Polavaram District, pending disposal of the above writ petition Counsel for the Petitioner:

1. K VENKATESH Counsel for the Respondent(S):

1. GP FOR REVENUE

2. GP FOR SOCIAL WELFARE

The Court made the following common order: As the issues raised in both the Writ Petitions are common, they are being disposed of by way of this common order.

2. The petitioners are in possession of small extents of land admeasuring Ac.0.02 cents and Ac.0.03 cents in Survey No. 121/2, situated at Rampachodavaram Village and Mandal, Polavaram District. It is the specific case of the petitioners that the petitioners are in possession of the said property by virtue of possession certificate issued in the year 1995. It is further submitted that the petitioners have also constructed temporary sheds over the said land and that house numbers have also been allotted to the said temporary structures.

3. The 5th respondent had filed L.T.R.P No. 20 of 2013 and L.T.R.P No. 21 of 2013, which were allowed, and the Tahsildar concerned was directed to coordinate with the Mandal Parishad Development Officer for initiating appropriate action under the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Land Encroachment Act, 1905, for protecting the Government land.

4. It is submitted that the petitioners have filed appeal before the 2nd respondent, which are pending adjudication. It is further submitted that respondents 4 and 5 are now trying to dispossess the petitioners from the said property. As such, the present Writ Petitions are filed.

5. The learned Assistant Government Pleader appearing for the respondents has placed on record the instructions received by him. As seen from the said instructions it is stated that the petitioners have already preferred C.M.A.s before the 2nd respondent and the appeals are pending consideration. The present writ petitions are filed only in anticipation of any action by the respondents. It is submitted that respondents 4 and 5 have not taken any steps to dispossess the writ petitioners from the subject land during pendency of the C.M.A proceedings.

6. Recording the same, the Writ Petitions are disposed of. The 2nd respondent is directed to dispose of the pending C.M.A.s in accordance with law. There shall be no order as to costs. As a sequel, pending miscellaneous petitions, if any, shall stand closed.

____________________ JUSTICE HARINATH.N 08.10.2026 RJS/SZT

HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N

WRIT PETITION NOs: 29188 & 29297 of 2026

Dt: 08.10.2026

RJS/SZT