WP/31581/2024 of K V S KOTESWARA RAO Vs THE STATE OF AP on 20 September 2026

1. K V S KOTESWARA RAO, aged 45 yrs S/0 Satyanarayana, R/o D.No. 3-25, Bodrai Centre, Bhrugubanda, Sattenapalli(M) Palandu District-522403

2. Namburu Sarath Babu, aged 48 yrs S/o N.Venkata Narapa Reddy r/o Sivalayam Street, Musunuru Kavali, Nellore-524201

3. Mokana Veera Venkata Satya Veni, aged 45 yrs W/o K.R.Paul Wellington R/o D.No. 2-39-2, Near ILTD Junction Rajah m undry (Urban) Rajah m undry-533101 ...Petitioners AND

1. THE STATE OF AP, Department of Higher Education Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati Rep. by its Principal Secretary

2. The Commissionerate of Collegiate Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1367, Street Number 1, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Colony, Mangalagiri, Amaravati ,Andhra Pradesh 522503 Represented by its Commissioner

3. The Commissioner, The Commissionerate of Collegiate Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, 1367, Street Number 1, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Colony, Mangalagiri, Amaravati ,Andhra Pradesh 522503 ...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 topleased to pass an order or orders or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in not considering the claim of the petitioners lecturers of Degree Colleges for treating the period from 26.12.2011 to 04.02.2012 (which was due to the suspension of the selection list by way interim orders of A.P.A.T dated 23.12.2011) as Compulsory Wait period as illegal, Arbitrary and discriminatory and in violation of petitioners rights guaranteed under article 14,16 and 21 of the Constitution of India besides violation of principles of natural justice and consequently set aside the said proceedings and direct the respondents to treat the period between 26.12.2011 to 04.02.2012 as on duty and as compulsory wait period by granting all service benefits thereto including seniority and other benefits and pass

High Court may be pleased to direct the respondents to treat the period between 26.12.2011 to 04.02.2012 as compulsory wait period by granting all service benefits including seniority and other benefits to the petitioners and pass Counsel for the Petitioners: HARISH KUMAR RASINENI Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR SERVICES III

AND APHC010227962023 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction)

MONDAY, THE 21st DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026 PRESENT

Between:

1. M RAGHAVA REDDY, S/O M.Ramachandra Reddy, aged 47 years Door.No.2-250E-4-5-9-4, Reddies colony, Madanapalle, Chittoor, A.P- 517325

2. Rukmani Mallepu,, W/O delli Prasad reddy, aged 48 years Door.No.6-10, madavaneri, Thavanampalli, Eachaneri,Eachaneri, Chittoor, A.P-517129

3. V.Babu Rao,, C/o.Vakada Abbayl,aged 53 years, Door.No.8-82/2, 3rd cross, royalnager, Near BSNL office, r c road, Tirupati (urban), chittoor, A.P-517501

4. P.Vara Lakshmi,, D/o.P.Munaswamy, aged 35 years Door.No.4-77- a, pannur a a w, pannur, Vijayapuram, Vijayapuram, Chittoor, A.P- 517586

5. Dr.M.Balaji Naik,, S/O Late Lache Nayak, aged 44 years, Door.No.3-32- a. Garugu Tanda, Garugu Tanda, Thummalabylu. Anantapur, A.P-515521

6. Dr.G.Ayyanaa,, S/O G.Venkatesulu,aged 53 years, Door.No.6-4- 173-2-1, Maruthi Nagar, Anantapur, Ananthapur, A.P-515001

7. H.Siva Sankar,, C/O H.Mallappa, aged 51 years, Door.No.7-204-1, Adharsha Nager, Anantapur Ananthapuramu, A.P-515001

8. Dr.U.Sankara,, S/O Narayana, aged 47 years, Door.No.18-6, Gunjuvari Palli, Gunjuvari Palli, Tanakal, Tanakallu, Anantapur, A.P- 515571

9. Dr.V.Mary Madhuri,, D/O. Late V.Jayarami Reddy, aged 43 years, Door.No.1-1, Padamatiyaleru,Anantapur, A.P-515751

10. Dr.S.Ramanjaneyulu,, S/O Lakshmanna, aged years, Door.No.9-24, ALURU, Kumool, A.P-518395

11. Battu Vedantam,, aged 51 years, Door.No.11-4-143-1, Arja vari Gudem, Bantumilli, Pedatummidi, Krishna, A.P- 521329

12. D.Lavanya,, D/O Solomon Raju, aged 50 years, Door.No.8-28- 48/1st Floor,Dodla vari street, Ramgopal satram back side, winchipet,Vijayawada (urban), A.P-520001

13. Geddam Venkata Rao,, S/O Peda Veerraju Geddam, aged 54 years, Door.No.5-100, Malakapalli, West Godavari, Tallapudi, A.P- 534340

14. S.Chinna Babu,, S/o Sanita Prasad, aged 41 years, Door.No.3- 33,penugonda ma laparu Baparru, West Godavari A.P-534326

15. Dr.K. Geethanjali,, D/O Latchanna, aged 40 years, Door.No.1-148 Kristappacata. Kristappa Pota. B.S.Puram, Srikakulam, A.P-532185

16. Dr.K Subhashini,, D/o Korada Appala Suri, aged 55 years, Door.No.302, sithapathi swapna soudha gokul street Kakinada (Urban) Engg college Kakinada (urban) East Godavari A.P-533003

17. T.Adi Lakshmi,, aged 36 years, KALAMRAJPETA, DOLAPALEM Gajapathinagaram,Vizianagaram, A.P-535270

18. P.Annaji Rao,, S/o Ramanna (late), aged 54 years, Door.No.4-178, main road, Tholapi, Srikakulam, A.P-532402

19. Dr.K Chakrapati,, C/o Kondala Chakra Pati, aged 52 years, Door.No.00, pedda veedhi, labara, Labara, Srikakulamam, A.P- 532213

20. A. Indira Priyadarsini, , W/0 A. Bharath Kumar, aged 45 years, Flat No.104, Park Residency, Khadi Colony, Santhi Nagar, Tirupati (urban), Chittoor, A.P-517501.

21. K. Sai Venkatesh, , C/O KLAKVAS Gandhi, aged 36 years, Flat No.102, 1St floor, sanivas apartments, Rajareddy Nagar, Near D' mart, Tirupati(urban), Tirupati, Chittoor, A.P-517501

22. Mohano Behara,, S/0 Konnao Behara, aged 56 years Door.No.19- 240/14, P J R Colony, mittoor, Chittoor,Chittoor, A.P-517001

23. N.Rama Murthy,, S/0 Late Gangulusetty, aged 53 years Door.N9.18-89, Chukka vari palli, vedagirivari palli, IRALA, Chittoor, A.P-517131

24. L.Md. Bakshu,, aged 48 years 4-301/2, Balaji Nagar, Near Narayana School, Greems Peta, Chittoor, Ctr Collectorate, A.P- 517002

25. Dr.P.Amrutha Lakshmi,, W/O.N Sreedhar, aged 47 years, Door.No.3-179 upstairs, second road, george pet, behind pottiriramulu school, Anantapur, A.P-515001

26. M.Vishnu Priya,, W/O G Naga Raju Gupta, aged 36 years, Door.No.10-2-183/4, church street,near police station Rayadurg, Ananthapur, A.P-515865

27. Dr.E.Sreedevi,, W/O E.Srinivasulu, aged 53 years Door.No.2-279, Third Road, Third Road, Anantapur,Anantapur A.P-515001

28. Dr.D.Raghu Ramulu,, S/0 Devarakonda Lakshmanna Late, aged 55 years, Door.No.4-63, bapanakunta black 4, Nallamada, Anantapur, A.P-515501

29. M.Venkata Suresh Babu,, C/O Madha Roshaiah, aged 44 years, Door.No.75/5-18, Road No 5, Vijayadurga Officers Colony, Cuddapah, A.P-516003

30. Dr S. Sunitha,, C/O JS Jehu Raju,aged 50 years, 46-4-1430 Neha Residency -B-401, Chanikyapuri Colony, A camp, kurnool, VTC. Kurnool, PO. Knl-camp-b, Kurnool, A.P-518002

31. Dr.M Suseelamma,, aged 57 years, 1-442 MIG, APHB COLONY, NEAR NEW WATER TANK, Adoni Adoni Arts College, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh - 518302

32. Dr.D.Swapna Sree,, D/O Dande Lakshman Das, aged 48 years, 42-75, Gowli street, Kurnool, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh - 518001

33. Dr R. Vinolya Kumari, ,W/O P Soloman Raju, aged 52 years, Plot No. 50 86/228, Syamala Nagar, Near NCC Canteen, B- Camp, Kumool, Knl- camp- b, Kurnool, A.P-518002

34. M.Jhon Paul,, S/O Moparthy Paulus, aged 54 years, 9-9-47/15/9 mangapuram colony mangapuram colony Visakhapatnam (Urban) LB Colony, Visakhapatnam, A.P-530017

35. D.Raja Sekhar,, S/O Dega Sivaiah, aged 49 years, House No.11- 02-79/5, RamaTakies behind, Near SBI BANK Macharia, Macheria, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh-522426

36. Y.Gnana Prasunamba,, W/O Patakula Venkateswara Rao, aged 54 years, 2/262, Opposite government Degree College, Kaikaluru Mandal, Atapaka, Krishna, A.P-521333

37. G.Swapna,, D/O Gadala Siva Prasad, aged 49 years, 1-3-117/B, rail peta, bapatia, opp railway station, Bapatla, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh - 522101

38. Dr.M.Bhupati Rayalu, ,S/O Matala Kasi Visweswara Rao, aged 39 years, 10-68, pedda veedhi, velama peta, veeravasaram mandalam, Veeravasaram, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh - 534245

39. Dr.P.S.S Sravanthi, , W/O Nandula Satyanarayana Sastry, aged 40 years, 2-7-23/1 Kakaraparthi vari street Nidadavole mandalam Nidadavole, NidadaA.Tolu West Godavan Andhra Pradesh 534301

40. D.Prayaga Murthy Pragada, , S/0 Lakshamanamurty, aged 41 years, 1-158, bc-colony Nandigam, Srikakulam Andhra Pradesh- 532201

41. Devrapalli Uma, , CIO Jaladi Nitchal Kiran, aged 48 years, 7-16- 283, Flat No.302, Gracevilla Apartments, 7/5 Lane, Srinagar, Guntur, Guntur, A.P-522002

42. Kakumanu Aruna Kumari,, D/O Vijaya RaO,aged 40 years, 1-1-58, Mamidipalem, Near Ambedkar Statue Ongole, Ongole, Prakasam, A.P-523001.

43. C. Bapanayya,, C/ 0 S Bhargavi, aged 39 years, 10-979, gokulam Street. prakasam High road, Chittoor. Andhra Pradesh-517001

44. A.Sujala Swapna Smita,, W/ 0 J Anil Premraj, aged 47 years, 9-96, amaravathi nagar, m r palli, Tirupati (Urban), Tirupati, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, 517501

45. G.Suresh Babu,, S/ 0 P Jayaraman, aged 44 years, 10-8, Jatiardhan Colony, peruru, Tirupati(Rural), Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh - 517505

46. T.Raghuraman,, S/ OT Bala Krishnan, aged 37 years, 25-100, ErikamBattu,Narayanavanam Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh-517581

47. K.M.Rajesh,, C/ 0 Kallumattam Rajesh,aged 37 years, 9-349. Government Hospital Backside, Near Mahatma Junior College, Uravakonda, Ananthapuramu, A.P-515812

48. G.Madhusudhan,, S/ 0 Gone Bhadraiah, aged 40 years, Bankachinnayapalli, Proddatur, Cuddapah, Andhra Pradesh - 516362

49. D.Chandra Sekhar,, S/0 Dasari Dasthagiri, aged 38 years, MIG 348, AP Housing Board Colony, Ananthapuramu, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh- 515001

50. Dr.M Shanawaz Begum,, W/O. Shaik Abdul Khader, aged 56 years, H No 87-1020-14. Raj eswari Nagar, Behind Sankuthala Kalyana Mandapam, B-Camp, Kurnool, Knl-camp-b, A.P-518002

51. Sk.Nayamathulla,, S/0 Amir Saheb, aged 38 years, 00, EAST STREET, Indukuur peta, Indukur peta, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh,

52. Sk.Mahammad Nayeem,, S/O Shaik MD Mohiddin Basha, aged 50 years, Flat No-3, Garudadri Apartment Maruthi Nagar, Beside Chandra Gas Godown, Guntur, Pattabhipuram(guntur),Guntur, A.P- 522006

53. P.Indira,, W/O Venkata Vijaya Kumar, aged 52 years, 8-465/4, Nirmal Nagar 3rd line Near Niramal Nagar Park Ongole, Lawyer Pet (0), Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh - 523002

54. N.V.Sreehari, ,50 years, MUSUNURU, Musunuru (rural) Nellore,. A.P-524201.

55. D.Sampurna Rao,, S/O Seshaiah, aged 42 years, 3-169, chimmiribanda, s c colony, Konanki, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh, 523260

56. Dr.K.Vijaya Lakshmi,, C/O Purnananda Sastry Nori, aged 41 years, 1-10-2, 23rd Ward, Vykuntapuram, Chirala, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh - 523155

57. N.Manjula Bharathi,, W/O. Chandaluri Subbarao, aged 49 years, 8-

34. Ganapavaram, Near G.T. Road, Ganpavaram. Nadendla, Andhra Pradesh-522619

58. M.Sudhakar,, S/O Kumaraswamy, aged 43 years, door no-1-5-11- 3/2 Hudco colony rims hospatal daggara Balaga, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh-532001

59. A.Simhadri,, s/0 Athava Apparao, aged 37 years, H no 0-0, paturu, vepada mandal Paturu, Vizianagaram Andhra Pradesh - 535161

60. M.Surekha,, W/0 BEHARA V SRSNSN Murthy, aged 36 years, 2- 189, TR Colony, Indra palem, Kakinada Rural, East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh-533006

61. Esub Basha Shaik,, S/O Khaja, aged 40 years, door number 12- 93, sanath nagar, kanuru, Krishna Andhra Pradesh - 520007

62. B.Durga Lakshmi,, w/o Guttula Dharmaraju, aged 38 years, 2-81, Cheyyeru, Sri Venkatarama Rice mill, Cheyyeru, Cheyyeni, Cheyyuru,East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh-533222

63. K. Venkata Ganesh Kumar,, s/O Venkatarao, aged 37 years, 14- 46-22(2), ungala vari street, near kondaiah cheruvu, r amarao peta. Tadepalligudem, West Godavari, A.P-534101

64. Kapu Sreenu, S/o Kapu Satyam, aged 36 years, 8-5-29/14/1, ChinthapalliSurannanagar, VTC. Ramachandrapuram, East Godavari, A.P-533255.

65. Dr.T Swarnalatha, W/O Sudhakararao, aged 46 years, 2-624, kameswari nagar colony, Khajipeta, Arasavilli (rural Arasavilli, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh-532401

66. P.L. Saranya, aged 37 years, 830, Rajeevnagar Colony, Vizianagaram, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh - 535002

67. V.S. Bhagavan Netheti, S/O Pydi Naidu, aged 38 years, 24-57/a, ajanta 24-57/5, garden city, killipalom, Pathasrikakulam(Rural). Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh -532001

68. B.Nageswara Rao, S/O B.Ammathali Nadu, aged 39 years, 1-891, Main veedhi, Vakapalle Vakapalle, Visakhapatnam, A.P-531075

69. B.Mohana Rao, S/o Sanjeeva Rao Barri, aged 38 years, 3-100, Main Street, Andhra Pradesh-532459

70. K.Venkanna, S/O Veera Bhadra Rao, aged 40 years, 5-126, Movva, Mowa, Krishna, Andhra Pradesh-521135

71. V. Gum Murthy, S/O V.Ramaiah, aged 53 years, 3-146-C-11-5, prasanth nagar, Madanapalle Chittoor Andhra Pradesh-517325

72. Dr.K.Vijaya Chamundeswaramma, W/O Manukindi Sreeramulu, aged 52 years, 000, sc calany, ayyavaripalli, Ayyavaripalle, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, 515775

73. C.Narasimha Rao, S/O Chitlun Ramasubbaiah, aged 48 years, 58/987,Devarapali, Pandikunta, Pandikunta, Cuddapah, Andhra Pradesh 516267

74. Neveen Pathivada, S/O Sankara Rac, aged 38 years, Plot No-11 Door No-4-122 Lakshmm Nagar Colony Near Visakha B Colony Srikakulam, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh-532001

75. D. Ganesh, S/O D Parayya, aged 37 years, 18/798, 60 feet road, 2 town policesleshan Guntakal Ananthapur, Andhra Pradesh-515301

76. K. Chandra Rekha,, W/O Viswanatha Murali Krishna, aged 48 years, 1-1598, 'GANDHI NAGAR, Yemmiganur, Yemmiganur, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, 518360

77. K.Nageswara Rao,, S/O. Simon, aged 37 years, LIG-34phase-2 vuda colony cantonment vzm, vizianagaram town, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh-535003

78. G.Arun Kumar,, S/O G. Koteswara Rao, aged 41 years, 38-22-4/1. Golavid Maripalem, Visakhapatnam (Urban) Visakhapatnam, A.P- 530007

79. V.Chitti Babu,, C/O natte Veerabhadram Rao, aged 53 years, 2- 124, saradanagar, near bala talli pillala hospital, Narsipatnam, Visakhapatnam, A.P-5321.09.20266

80. Remesh Yadav,, S/O Ramkishun yadav,aged 40 years, 21/636-3 Upstair, Behind L.I.0 OFFICE Proddatur, Cuddapah, A.P-516360

81. Ch.Usha Rani,, W/O Ganta Mala Kondaiah, aged 42 years, 6-287, Mala konda redduy street, near YVMC High school, Pappula street, Nellore , A.P-524002

82. Dr.V Vindhya Vasani Devi,, D/0 Yadavendra Reddy, aged 39 years Door.No.C-850, NGOS Colony, near Vivekananda park, Vanasthalipuram, Hayath nagar,Vanasthalipuram,

K.V.Ranga Reddy,Hayath nagar, A.P-500070 ...Petitioners AND

1. THE STATE OF AP, DcpartMent of Higher Education Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati Rep. by its Principal Secretary

2. The Commissionerate of Collegiate Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh,1367, Street Number 1, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Colony, Mangalagiri, Amaravati ,Andhra Pradesh 522503 Represented by its Commissioner

3. The Commissioner, The Commissionerate of Collegiate Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh,1367, Street Number 1, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Colony, Mangalagiri, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh 522503 ...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 to pass an order or orders or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in not treating the period from 26.12.2011 to 04.02.2012 as compulsory wait period and not extending all the service benefits including seniority to the petitioners who are selected and appointed as degree college lectures on par with others and couldn't join the service till after 04.02.2012 due to the suspension of the selection list by way interim orders of A.P.A.T dated 23.12.2011as illegal, Arbitrary and discriminatory and in violation of petitioners rights guaranteed under article 14,16 and 21 of the Constitution of India besides violation of principles of natural justice and consequently set aside the said proceedings and direct the respondents to treat the period between 26.12.2011 to 04.02.2012 as on duty and as compulsory wait period period by granting all service benefits thereto including seniority and other benefits and pass

High Court may be pleased pleased to direct the respondents to treat the period between 26.12.2011 to 04.02.2012 as compulsory wait period by granting all service benefits including seniority and other benefits to the petitioners and pass

High Court may be pleased pleased to grant leave in filing the counter affidavit in WP.No. 12001 of 2023 and to pass Counsel for the Petitioners: HARISH KUMAR RASINENI Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION The Court made the following order:

AND WRIT PETITION NO: 31581 OF 2024

COMMON ORDER:

1) Since the issue arising for consideration in both the Writ Petitions is similar in nature, W.P.No.12001 of 2023 is taken up as the lead petition.

2) The Writ Petition is filed questioning the inaction of Respondents in not treating the period from 26.12.2011 to 04.02.2012 as a period of “Compulsory Wait” and consequently, in not extending all consequential service benefits, including seniority, to Petitioners, who were selected and appointed as Lecturers in Degree Colleges pursuant to the same notification, on par with the other selected candidates who joined service on 26.12.2011. Petitioners contend that they were prevented from joining service during the said period on account of the interim order passed in O.A.No.9766 of 2011 and batch, dated 23.12.2011, and that the failure of Respondents to extend the aforesaid benefit is highly arbitrary and illegal.

3) Learned Assistant Government Pleader along with counter- affidavit placed on record various proceedings, including the Proceedings in Lr.Rc.No.10/OP.I/2025, dated 24.01.2025, wherein

Director of Collegiate Education submitted a proposal to the Government, explaining the circumstances leading to the delayed joining of Petitioners on account of the pendency of the Court cases, and recommended extension of the benefit of “Compulsory Wait” to 90 candidates, in the interest of fairness and in accordance with the applicable Service Rules. It is stated that the said recommendation is presently pending consideration before the Government.

4) Learned Counsel for Petitioners also placed reliance on G.O.Rt.No.88, Higher Education (CE-I-1) Department, dated 06.02.2013, wherein the cases of certain similarly situated Lecturers were considered and the intervening period was treated as a period of “Compulsory Wait”, with the same date of joining being assigned to them on par with the other candidates selected pursuant to the said selection process. Learned Counsel, therefore, seeks a direction to Respondents to consider the case of Petitioners also, in the light of the recommendations submitted by Director of Collegiate Education, dated 24.01.2025, and extend the benefit of “Compulsory Wait” to Petitioners on par with the similarly situated candidates.

5) It is also brought to the notice of this Court that the High Court for the State of Telangana, in W.P.Nos.2571 and 5455 of 2018, considered the cases of similarly situated employees, taking into consideration G.O.Rt.No.88, dated 06.02.2013, and extended the benefit of treating the intervening period as “Compulsory Wait”, thereby assigning the same date of joining to Petitioners therein on par with the other similarly situated candidates.

6) Considering the submissions made by the learned Counsel appearing on either side, this Court deems it appropriate to direct 1st Respondent to consider the case of Petitioners, in the light of the recommendations of Director of Collegiate Education, dated 24.01.2025, and pass appropriate orders, in accordance with law, within a period of two (02) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order.

7) With the above direction, the Writ Petitions are disposed of.

8) No order as to costs. As a sequel, miscellaneous petitions, pending if any, shall stand closed.

__________________________ JUSTICE BALAJI MEDAMALLI

Date: 21.09.2026 SM..

AND WRIT PETITION NO: 31581 OF 2024

Date 21.09.2026 SM