WA/1168/2026 of TURRAM DESSAIAH Vs THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH on 6 October 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI

WRIT APPEAL NO: 1168 of 2026 Bench Sr.No:-4

Turram Dessaiah and Others ...Appellants Vs. State of Andhra Pradesh and Others ...Respondents

********** CORAM : THE CHIEF JUSTICE LISA GILL SRI JUSTICE CHALLA GUNARANJAN DATE : 7th October, 2026 Present : Advocate for Appellants : Mr Sivarama Krishna Chunduru Advocate(s) for Respondent(s): GP for Home, GP for Revenue, GP for Social Welfare LISA GILL, CJ:

This appeal has been filed being aggrieved of interlocutory order dated 01.10.2026 in WP.No.28553 of 2026,which reads as under: “For filing counters, post the matter on 30.11.2026.”

2. Learned counsel for appellants – writ petitioners submits that W.P.No.28553 of 2026 has been filed with the following prayer: „It is therefore prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus declaring that the failure of Respondents 4 to 6 to consider and dispose of the representations of the Petitioners

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dated 09.01.2024 and 01.10.2024, and it is submitted for to implement the final order dated 22.12.2003 in LTR Case No.1/2001/CTR of the Agency Divisional Officer, Bhadrachalam, is arbitrary, illegal and violative of Articles 14, 21 and 300A of the Constitution of India and of the Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Areas Land Transfer Regulation, 1959, Amendment 1/70 and passing such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case. It is further prayed that, pending disposal of the writ petition, this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to direct Respondents 8 to 10 to register the complaints of the Petitioners dated 20.09.2026 and 22.09.2026 (sent by Speed Post on 25.09.2026) as a First Information Report and pending disposal of the writ petition and pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case.”

3. By not affording interim relief as prayed for i.e., for registration of FIR against accused, it is submitted, irreparable loss has been caused to appellants, therefore, necessary directions should be issued to respondent Nos.7 to 10 to receive and register FIR as prayed for and that respondent Nos.3 and 6 to 10 be directed to take immediate steps to prevent felling, cutting and removal of Eucalyptus trees and prevent trespass and provide protection to lives and property of appellants and their families.

4. We take note of the fact that writ petition is admittedly pending adjudication before learned writ Court. Interim prayer as addressed in this writ appeal regarding a direction to official respondents to prevent felling, cutting

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and removal of Eucalyptus trees or providing protection to life, liberty and property of appellants and their families does not find mention in writ petition.

5. Having heard learned counsel, we do not find any ground to cause interference at this juncture in exercise of appellate jurisdiction. Appellants are at liberty to file appropriate application before learned single Bench in respect of any prayer regarding protection of their life, liberty and property.

6. With aforesaid liberty, this Writ Appeal is dismissed. No costs. Pending application(s) if any stand(s) disposed of accordingly.

LISA GILL, CJ

CHALLA GUNARANJAN, J

Vjl Whether the order is Speaking/Reasoned : Yes / No Whether the order is Reportable

: Yes / No