Andhra Pradesh High Court
WP/23629/2026 of P YOUSUF Vs THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH on 23 August 2026
HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3330] MONDAY, THE 24th DAY OF AUGUST 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE TARLADA RAJASEKHAR RAO WRIT PETITION No.23629 of 2026 Between: 1. P YOUSUF, S/O SYED HUSSAIN, AGE ABOUT 44 YEARS, OCC HOME GUARD NO.02, KURNOOL
APHC010431592026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
AT AMARAVATI
(Special Original Jurisdiction)
MONDAY, THE 24th DAY OF AUGUST 2026
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE TARLADA RAJASEKHAR RAO
WRIT PETITION No.23629 of 2026
Between:
1. P YOUSUF, S/O SYED HUSSAIN, AGE ABOUT 44 YEARS, OCC HOME GUARD NO.02, KURNOOL HGS UNIT, R/O
H.NO.27/60, BUDHWARA PETA, KURNOOL TOWN AND
DISTRICT -518002.
...PETITIONER
AND
1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL
SECRETARY,
HOME
DEPARTMENT,
SECRETARIAT
BUILDINGS, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI - 522503.
2. THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, STATE OF ANDHRA
PRADESH, TECH TOWERS, DGP OFFICE, MANGALAGIRI, GUNTUR DISTRICT - 522503.
3. THE ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, HOME
GUARDS, STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, TECH TOWERS, DGP OFFICE, MANGALAGIRI, GUNTUR DISTRICT - 522503.
4. THE DIVISIONAL POLICE OFFICER CUM SUPERINTENDENT
OF POLICE, KURNOOL DISTRICT AT KURNOOL -518002.
5. THE
COMMANDANT,
HOME
GUARDS
SIR,
KURNOOL
DISTRICT AT KURNOOL -518003.
6. THE DY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, HOME GUARDS, KURNOOL DISTRICT AT KURNOOL - 518003.
7. THE RESERVE INSPECTOR, HOME GUARDS, KURNOOL -
518003.
...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 an appropriate Writ, Order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action
of the 3rd respondent in non-disposal of the petitioner's Appeal dated 26- 08-2025, which is filed against the proceedings of the 4 th respondent vide DO.No.666/A4/2025 (C.No.20075/H2/ HGS/KNL/
2025, dated 06-08-2025, as illegal, arbitrary and violation of principles of natural justice and consequently direct the 3rd respondent to dispose of the petitioner's expeditely.
Counsel for the Petitioner:
1.
K V L NARASIMHA RAO
Counsel for the Respondent(S):
1.
GP FOR HOME
The Court made the following:
THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE TARLADA RAJASEKHAR RAO
WRIT PETITION No.23629 of 2026
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This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the following relief: "…..to issue an appropriate Writ, Order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the 3rd respondent in non-disposal of the petitioner’s Appeal dated 26.08.2025, which is filed against the proceedings of the 4th respondent vide DO.No.666/A4/2025 (C.No.20075/H2/HGS/KNL/2025 dated 06.08.2025, as illegal, arbitrary and violation of principles of natural justice and consequently direct the 3rd respondent to dispose of the petitioner’s expeditely and to pass such other orders....."
2. The simple prayer in the present Writ Petition is to direct the 3rd respondent-appellate authority to dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioner against the removal order dated 06.08.2025 passed by the 4th respondent.
3. As the prayer is for disposal of the appeal, this Court is of the considered view that no purpose would be served in keeping the Writ Petition pending till filing of the counter affidavit.
4. With the consent of the learned Government Pleader appearing for the respondents, this Writ Petition is disposed of, directing the 3rd respondent-appellate authority to dispose of the appeal dated 26.08.2025 filed by the writ petitioner, as expeditiously as possible, preferably, within three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. As a sequel thereto, Interlocutory Applications pending, if any, shall stand closed.
__________________________________ JUSTICE TARLADA RAJASEKHAR RAO Date: 24.08.2026
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THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE TARLADA RAJASEKHAR RAO
WRIT PETITION No.23629 of 2026
Date: 24.08.2026
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