Andhra Pradesh High Court
WP/2084/2026 of SurampudiSeshachalam Vs The State of Andhra Pradesh on 2 September 2026
HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3460] THURSDAY, THE 3rd DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY WRIT PETITION NO: 2084/2026 Between: 1. SURAMPUDISESHACHALAM, S/O.LATE S.RAMAKRISHNA AGED ABOUT 62 YEARS OCC. RETD. EMPLOYEE
APHC010018312026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
AT AMARAVATI
(Special Original Jurisdiction)
THURSDAY, THE 3rd DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY
WRIT PETITION NO: 2084/2026
Between:
1. SURAMPUDISESHACHALAM,
S/O.LATE
S.RAMAKRISHNA
AGED ABOUT 62 YEARS OCC. RETD. EMPLOYEE ASST.GR-L
A.P. STATE CIVIL SUPPLIES CORPORATION R/O.D.NO.2/117
SANKARALAYA ST, SIDDHARTHA SCHOOL BACKSIDE, VATIURU, WEST GODAVARI DISTRICT A.P.534007
...PETITIONER
AND
1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS SPECIAL
CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, CIVIL SUPPLIES
DEPARTMENT, AP SECRETARIAT, AMARAVATI, A.P. 522238
2. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRI.
SECRETARY
TO
GOVERNMENT,
CIVIL
SUPPLIES
DEPARTMENT, AP SECRETARIAT, AMARAVATI, A.P. 522238
3. THE REGIONAL PROVIDENT FUND COMMISSIONER, E.P.F.O.
REGIONAL
OFFICE,
BANJARAHILLS,
HYDERABAD,
TEIANGANA-500034
4. THE REGIONAL PROVIDENT FUND COMMISSIONER, E.P.F.O.
REGIONAL
OFFICE,
BARAKATPURA,
HYDERABAD,
TELANGANA-500027
5. THE REGIONAL PROVIDENT FUND COMMISSIONER, E.P.F.O.
REGIONAL OFFICE, VISHAKAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH-
530011
6. THE COMMISSIONER OF CIVIL SUPPLIES AND EXOFFICIO
SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF A P, CIVIL SUPPLIES
AND CONSUMER DISPUTES, SAI TOWERS, BANDER ROAD, KANUR, VIJAYAWADA,A.P.-520007
7. THE VICECHAIRMAN AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, A.P. STATE
CIVIL SUPPLIES CORPORATION SAI TOWERS, BANDER
ROAD, KANUR, VIJAYAWADA,A.P.-520007
8. THE
JOINT
COLLECTOR
AND
EXOFFICIO
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
APSECC
LTD,
(AP
STATE
ESSENTIAL
COMMODITIES
CORPORATION
LTD.,)
ELURU,
WEST
GODAVARI DISTRICT, AP-534001
...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 topleased to issue a writ order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus by declaring the inaction of the respondents in sanctioning the differential amount of CPF
(Contributory Provident fund) both Employer(Respondent No.7) and Employee by taking to the calculation on the Daily Wages period from 22-02-1986 to 13- 11-1995. i.e. 9 years 8 months 22 days which as ratified the Petitioner services by the Respondent No.8 vide Proc.No.A/52/85 (Escom) dated 10-03- 1986 on par with other employees who were retired and already released their CPF amount including daily wage period is highly illegal, arbitrary, unjust, contrary to law and in violation of Principles of natural Justice and violation of Art.14
and 21 of the constitution of India and consequently release the differential amount CPF (both Employer and Employee) from the date of entering into service on daily wage period from dated 22-02-1986 to 13- 11- 1995 in the interest of natural justice and to 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 release the differential amount CPF (Employer share i.e. Respondent No.7) from the date of entering into service on daily wages dated 22-02-1986 in the interest of justice and to pass Counsel for the Petitioner:
1. K GANI REDDY
Counsel for the Respondent(S):
1. T BALAJI(SC FOR EPFO)
2. MD.SALEEM SC For APSCSC Limited,Vijayawda
3. GP FOR SERVICES II
The Court made the following:
WRIT PETITION No.2084 of 2026
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ORDER:
1. The present Writ Petition is filed questioning the inaction of the Respondent-Authorities in sanctioning the differential amount of Contributory Provident Fund (CPF) (both employer and employee), by taking into consideration the daily wages period from 22.02.1986 to 13.11.1995 (i.e., 09 years 08 months 22 days), on par with other employees who had retired and were already released their CPF amount, including the daily wage period, as illegal and arbitrary.
2. The Petitioner was an employee of Andhra Pradesh State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited (APSCSCL/Respondent No.7) and was appointed with effect from 22.06.1986 as Assistant (Grade-III) at Nidavolu MLS, and he continued in service up-to his retirement on 30.10.2020. The Petitioner is having Employees Provident Fund (EPF) account bearing No.1246 and contributed to the Provident Fund on his actual salary (higher wages), as per the terms of Para No.26 (6) of the Employees Provident Funds Scheme, 1952.
3. It was submitted that the Contributory Provident Fund (CPF) of the Petitioner was not deducted from the monthly wages of the Petitioner as per the rules of CPF, and the joint declaration on higher wages was uploaded in the CPFO online portal by Respondent No.7. However, it did not show the details of recovery of CPF (both employer and employee), i.e., for the period from 22.02.1986 to 13.11.1995, in the joint declaration.
4. In that context, the Petitioner submitted a representation, dated 29.12.2025 explaining the above issue to the Respondent-Authorities and as the same is not being considered, the Writ Petition came to be filed.
5. Learned counsel for the Respondents submitted that the representation given by the Petitioner would be examined and an appropriate decision would be communicated to him.
6. Heard the counsels.
7. Considering the submissions, this Writ Petition is disposed of, with the following directions:-
(i) The Respondent-Authorities are directed to examine the representation, dated 29.12.2025 given by the Petitioner and to dispose of the same, as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
8. No order as to costs.
9. As a sequel, miscellaneous petitions, pending if any, shall stand closed. ________________________ JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY
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