Andhra Pradesh High Court
WP/5630/2016 of K. Anjaneyulu Vs The State of Andhra Pradesh, on 21 July 2026
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APHC010800192016
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
AT AMARAVATI
(Special Original Jurisdiction)
WEDNESDAY, THE 22nd DAY OF JULY 2026
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N
WRIT PETITION NO: 5630/2016
Between:
1. K. ANJANEYULU, S/O. K. ERANNA, AGED ABOUT 71 YEARS, OCC:
BUSINESS MAN R/O. H.NO. 22/662, HAVANNA PET, ADHONI TOWN, KURNOOL DISTRICT
...PETITIONER
AND
1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP. BY ITS PRINCIPAL
SECRETARY,
MUNICIPAL
ADMINISTRATION
&
URBAN
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, HYDERABAD
2. THE ADONI MUNICIPALITY, ADONI, KURNOOL DISTRICT, REP. BY
ITS COMMISSIONER
...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 toto issue Writ, Order or Direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in trying to demolish the Shop and acquiring private site i.e., property bearing D No. 21- 216/2, Ward No.21, Kurnool/Yemmiganur Road, Adoni Municipality, Adoni, Kurnool District as illegal, arbitrary, violative of Articles 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India and consequently direct the respondents not to take any coercive steps without following due process of law and pass such other order
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or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case.
IA NO: 1 OF 2016(WPMP 7150 OF 2016
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 respondents not to demolish the shop and acquired the site of the shop bearing D.Nos. 21-216/2 Ward No.21,Kumool/Yemmiganur Road, Adoni Municipality, Adoni, Kurnool District without fallowing due process of law pending disposal of the Writ Petition and pass.
Counsel for the Petitioner:
1. LEELA KALLUKUNTA
Counsel for the Respondent(S):
1. GP-MUNCIPAL ADMN AND URBAN DEV(AP)
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ORDER:
1. The present writ petition is filed, being aggrieved by the action of the respondents in trying to demolish the petitioner’s property without following the due process of law.
2. While admitting the present writ petition, this Court, vide order dated 23.02.2016, directed to the respondent Municipality not to interfere with such possession except in accordance with the due procedure laid down by law. Thereafter, the matter has been listed for hearing today.
3. Accordingly, the present writ petition is disposed off, leaving it open for the respondents to take appropriate steps in accordance with law. If any action has already been initiated prior to the passing of this order, the same shall be governed by law. There shall be no order as to costs. Pending miscellaneous petitions, if any, shall stand closed.
___________________ JUSTICE HARINATH.N Date:22.07.2026 NKA
Whether the order is : Speaking Yes/No / Reasoned Yes/No Reportable Yes/No / Non-Reportable Yes/No
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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N
WRIT PETITION NO: 5630 of 2016 Date: 22.07.2026
NKA