Andhra Pradesh High Court
WP/7478/2016 of Kandi Venkata Srinivas, Vs The State of Andhra Pradesh on 21 July 2026
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APHC010444912016
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: 7478/2016
Between:
1. KANDI VENKATA SRINIVAS,, S/O.. SURYANARAYANA HINDU, AGED
ABOUT
YEAS,
BUSINESS,
R/O.D.NO.10-28-25,
NARASIMHARAOPET,
TADEPALLIGUDEM,
WEST
GODAVARI
DISTRICT.
2. KANDI VENKATA BHAVANI SBANKAR,, S/O.SURYANARAYANA, AGED ABOUT 39 YEARS, PRIVATE SERVICE, R/O.DNO.10-28-25, NARASIMHARAOPET, TADEPALLIGUDEM, WEST
GODAVARI
DISTRICT
3. KANDI CHANDRA MANIKYAM,, W/O.SURYANARAYANA, AGED
ABOUT
YEARS,
HOUSEWIFE,
R/O.D.NO.10-28-25,
NARASIMHARAOPET,
TADEPALLIGUDEM,
WEST
GODAVARI
DISTRICT.
...PETITIONER(S)
AND
1. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH, REP BY ITS PRL. SECRETARY, REVENUE (MUNICIPAL ADMN. AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT), SECRETARIAT, HYDERABAD.
2. THE
TADEPALLIGUDEM
MUNICIPALITY,
REP.,
BY
ITS
COMMISSIONER, TADEPALLIGUDEM, WEST GODAVARI DISTRICT.
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W.P.No.7478_2016
3. THE
TOWN
PLANNING
OFFICER,
TADEPALLIGUDEM
MUNICIPALITY, TADEPALLIGUDEM, WEST GODAVARI DISTRICT
...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 a Writ, order or direction, especially one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in trying to demolish by giving markings on the house walls bearing D.No.10- 28-25, Kandivari Street, Narasimharaopeta, Tadepalligudem without issuing any notice either under A.P. Municipalities Act, 1965 or any other Act invogue as illegal, arbitrary violative of chapter III of the A.P.Municipalities Act, 1965 and Articles 21 and 300-A of the Constitution of India and consequently desist the respondents from demolishing the house bearing D.No.10-28-25 of Narasimharaopeta, Tadepalligudem IA NO: 1 OF 2016(WPMP 9552 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 interfere with possession and enjoyment of house bearing D.No. 10-28-25, Narasimharaopeta, Tadepalligudem, West Godavari District, pending disposal of the above Writ Petition Counsel for the Petitioner(S):
1. ELEVATED AS JUDGE
Counsel for the Respondent(S):
1. GP-MUNCIPAL ADMN AND URBAN DEV(AP)
2. VENKATESWARLU NIMMAGADDA
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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 08.03.2016, directed the respondent municipal authorities not to interfere with the subject property except in accordance with law 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
HN, J
THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE HARINATH.N
WRIT PETITION NO: 7478 of 2016 Date: 22.07.2026
NKA