Andhra Pradesh High Court
WP/13784/2026 of Mr.G. Pitchaiah, Vs The State of Andhra Pradesh on 30 July 2026
for orders : -- Date of pronouncement : 31.07.2026 Date of uploading : 31.07.2026 APHC010260442026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI (Special Original Jurisdiction) [3460] FRIDAY, THE 31st DAY OF JULY 2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY WRIT PETITION NO:
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APHC010260442026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
AT AMARAVATI
(Special Original Jurisdiction)
FRIDAY, THE 31st DAY OF JULY 2026
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY
WRIT PETITION NO: 13784/2026
Between:
1. MR.G. PITCHAIAH,, S/O.NAGESWARA RAO (LATE), AGED
ABOUT 60 YEARS,OCC EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, A.P.STATE
HOUSING CORPORATION LTD, BHIMAVARAMDIVISION (NEW).
WEST GODAVARI DISTRICT- 534201
...PETITIONER
AND
1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPT. BY PRINCIPAL
SECRETARY,
FINANCE
DEPARTMENT
SECRETARIAT,
AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT- 522238
2. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REPT. BY PRINCIPAL
SECRETARY,
HOUSING
DEPARTMENT,
SECRETARIAT,
AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT-5222
3. THE ANDHRA PRADESH STATE HOUSING VIJAYAWADA NTR
DISTRICT, REPT. BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR 520007
4. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS SPECIAL
CHIEF SECRETARY, HOUSING DEPARTMENT,5TH BLOCK, SECRETARIAT AMARAVATHI, GUNTUR DISTRICT-522238
...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 or direction more
particularly one in the nature of writ of Mandamus to declare the action of the 4th Respondent in issuing the proceedings vide Letter No.1699176/VC.A2/2022-2, Dated 18.07.2024 by rejecting the proposal made by the Managing Director, APSHCL for extension of the enhancement of the age of superannuation from 60 years to 62
years to the employees of the APSHCL based on the resolution passed.
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 may be pleased to direct the 3rd Respondent to continue the Petitioner in service till he attains the age of 62 years with all consequential benefits by considering the decision of the Group of Ministers dated 21.03.2026, constituted vide G.O.
Rt.No.1545
General
Administration
(Cabinet-1)
Department, 22.08.2025 pending disposal of the writ petition in the interest of justice.
Counsel for the Petitioner:
1. SAZID KALLUR
Counsel for the Respondent(S):
1. GP FOR SERVICES I
2. MALLIKHARJUNA MOORTHY K (SC FOR A.P HOUSING
CORPORATION LIMITED)
The Court made the following:
Whether the order is :
Speaking Yes/No / Reasoned Yes/No
Reportable Yes/No / Non-Reportable Yes/No
WRIT PETITION No.13784 of 2026
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ORDER:
1. At the time of hearing, the learned counsel for the Petitioner seeks permission of this Court to withdraw the Writ Petition.
2. Permission is accorded.
3. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is dismissed, as withdrawn.
4. No costs.
5. As a sequel, miscellaneous petitions, pending if any, shall stand closed. ________________________ JUSTICE NYAPATHY VIJAY
Date: 31.07.2026
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WRIT PETITION No.13784 of 2026 Dated: 31.07.2026
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