WP/8421/2026 of Dr. P.Pullaiah, Vs The State of Andhra Pradesh, on 30 August 2026

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Date of pronouncement : 31.08.2026

Date of uploading : 31.08.2026

APHC010163432026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

AT AMARAVATI

(Special Original Jurisdiction)

MONDAY, THE 31st DAY OF AUGUST 2026

PRESENT

THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY

WRIT PETITION NO: 8421/2026

Between:

1. DR. P.PULLAIAH, S/O SANJEEVAIAH, AGED ABOUT 56

YEARS, DY DMHO, ITDA, CHINTOOR, ASR DISTRICT (NOW

POLAVARAM DISTRICT), R/O H.N0.9-1-156/5C, 0PP. AREA

HOSPITAL, BHADRACHALAM, BHADRADRI KOTHAGUDEM

DISTRICT-507111 MOBILE NO.9440204200.

...PETITIONER

AND

1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS

PRINCIPAL

SECRETARY

TO

GOVERNMENT

OF

AP

HEALTH

AND

FAMILY

WELFARE

DEPARTMENT,

SECRETARIAT BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI, GUNTUR DISTRICT - 522237.

2. THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND FAMILY

WELFARE, GOVT., OF AP, VIJAYAWADA - 521225

3. THE JOINT DIRECTOR NPCB AND VI, O/O DIRECTOR OF

PUBLIC HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE VIJAYAWADA, AP - 521225

...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 to issue a writ, order, direction more

particularly in the nature of WRIT OF MANDAMUS declaring the proceedings No.3372-3125594/VC.I.B/2025, dt.06-03-2026

transferring the petitioner as Deputy DMHO, ITDA, Chintoor, ASR

District, Now Polavaram District to Rural Health Centre, Atmakur, Ananthapuram as Deputy Civil Surgeon as illegal, arbitrary, without jurisdiction and colourable exercise of power and violation of Article 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India apart from violation of principles of nature justice and to set aside the same and issue a consequential direction to the 2nd Respondent to continue the petitioner as Deputy DMHO, ITDA, Chintoor, ASR District, Now Polavaram District with all consequential benefits and to pass such other orders.

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 2nd Respondent to continue the petitioner in service as Deputy DMHO, ITDA, Chintoor, ASR District, Now Polavaram District by suspending the proceedings No.3372-3125594/ VC.I.B/2025 dt.06-03-2026 issued by the 2nd Respondent and to pass such other orders.

Counsel for the Petitioner:

1. A RAJENDRA BABU

Counsel for the Respondent(S):

1. GP FOR SERVICES I

The Court made the following:

Whether the order is :

Speaking Yes/No / Reasoned Yes/No

Reportable Yes/No / Non-Reportable Yes/No

HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY

WRIT PETITION No.8421 of 2026